Burnley secured the signing of right-back Kyle Walker from Manchester City for two years. Walker had spent the previous season on loan at AC Milan but was not likely to return to Pep Guardiola's team. His goal is to contribute to Burnley’s effort in maintaining their Premier League status. Walker commended Scott Parker for his guidance and expressed eagerness to enhance Burnley’s strong defensive side, which registered a record number of clean sheets in the last season of the Championship.
Walker expressed his excitement about joining Burnley, stating, 'I'm delighted to be here. When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at.'
Walker praised Scott Parker’s achievements, noting, 'He’s done an amazing job here, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we're looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world.'
Burnley’s defensive prowess was highlighted, as Walker mentioned, 'Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can't wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad.'
The article noted Burnley’s impressive statistics, stating, 'The Clarets enjoyed a run of 12 straight clean sheets between December and March, the second-longest run in English football history, after Manchester United kept 14 in a row in the Premier League in 2008-09.'
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