The rise and fall of Kyle Walker affirms that old truth that even the most successful players cannot be certain that, when their time comes, they can leave in the circumstances that they may feel their achievements in the game deserve.

Kyle Walker has completed his loan move to AC Milan from reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. The Serie A giants quickly became the frontrunners to sign Walker after Pep Guardiola confirmed that the 34-year-old had asked to leave.