While a move to join the Premier League newcomers may come as a surprise on paper, joining Burnley allows Walker to remain close to his family in Manchester, with the two cities s

Kyle Walker has left Manchester City to sign for Burnley and he is the first of several expected departures from the Etihad this summer.

Burnley have completed the surprise signing of Kyle Walker from Manchester City for a fee of £5million including add-ons. The 96-time capped England international has signed a two-year contract with the newly promoted Clarets, and will work under his former Tottenham teammate Scott Parker at Turf Moor.