Title victory for Spurs preferred over Premier League title by Walker
In a recent episode of his podcast, Kyle Walker, the English defender currently playing for Manchester City, has shared his regret over not winning a trophy during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. The player, who spent eight years at the North London club before joining City in 2017, even suggested that he would consider trading one of his Premier League titles with Manchester City for the Europa League title with Tottenham Hotspur[1][3][4].
Walker, who has won 17 major honors with Manchester City, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League, played a significant role during his time at Tottenham. He made 229 appearances in all competitions for the club, contributing to their impressive performances[1][2].
The 2014-15 season saw Tottenham Hotspur reach the EFL Cup final, only to lose to Chelsea. However, the club finally broke their 17-year trophy drought in May 2023, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. The winning goal was scored by Brennan Johnson[5].
Walker's former team-mate, Son Heung-min, was part of the squad that achieved this historic victory. Walker spoke positively about Son, recalling his arrival at Tottenham Hotspur[6].
Despite his success with Manchester City, Walker's future with the club is uncertain. He was left out of their Club World Cup squad and spent the second half of the season on loan at AC Milan. Reports suggest that Turkish side Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, is interested in a move for Walker[7].
As Walker has one year left on his contract at Manchester City, the possibility of a return to Tottenham Hotspur, even if just for a trophy, remains a tantalising prospect for the defender.
[1] https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51273161 [2] https://www.premierleague.com/news/334762 [3] https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kyle-walker-would-swap-premier-league-title-for-europa-league-win-with/16qz44hjfj6611k376hx507y2 [4] https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kyle-walker-premier-league-title-24035283 [5] https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65434152 [6] https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kyle-walker-praises-son-heung-min-ahead-of-psg-clash/16qz44hjfj6611k376hx507y2 [7] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/02/01/kyle-walker-man-city-future-uncertain-jose-mourinho-linked-fenerbahce/
Despite his extensive trophy haul with Manchester City, Kyle Walker's regret over missing out on a trophy at Tottenham Hotspur remains, prompting him to consider trading one of his Premier League titles for a Europa League title with his former club. As Tottenham Hotspur broke their 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League in the 2023 season, a return to the North London club, even for just a trophy, remains an intriguing prospect for the defender, especially since he played a significant role in their impressive performances during his time there.
