The pursuit of Kyle Walker by Bayern Munich has come to an end as the English star is preparing to sign a new contract with Manchester City.

For Bayern’s current coach Thomas Tuchel, acquiring Walker was a top goal.

The chances of the German club signing Walker are rapidly fading as he is allegedly close to signing a 12-month contract to stay at the Etihad Stadium.

The news will be very encouraging for City boss Pep Guardiola, who has been battling tooth and nail to keep Walker with the team.

In Guardiola’s all-conquering team, Walker is one of the key leaders. Even at the age of 33, Walker’s quickness and defensive prowess are essential to Guardiola’s approach.

Walker’s projected new contract has not yet been signed, although it is assumed that given the current situation, Walker will continue to play for the Treble holders.

Guardiola recently asked Walker to remain at the club, demonstrating the importance of the right back to his team.

What can I say to Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker? Guardiola told reporters. They are really important to us. We’ll do whatever it takes to obtain them.

We want him to stay because he wants to stay. We will work really hard. It would be quite difficult to replace these two.

Key members of Guardiola’s squad have been destroyed this summer, notably due to Riyad Mahrez’s transfer to Saudi Arabia and the lucrative opportunities there, while Bernardo Silva is reportedly exploring a move. On a free transfer, Ilkay Gundogan also enrolled in Barcelona.

Walker has been a key contributor to City’s exceptional success in recent years, which has seen the team win three straight Premier League titles and put an end to its Champions League trophy drought.

Since joining the team from Tottenham for £54 million, he has made 255 appearances across all leagues and has solidified his place as one of the top full-backs in the world.

The veteran player was disappointed to start on the bench for City’s Champions League match against Inter Milan, and his worry that he would leave City increased after that.

Walker led City in Sunday’s Community Shield match against Arsenal, which raised the possibility that he would stay at the club longer.

He was unable to guide Guardiola’s team to victory, and at Wembley, the Gunners won the preseason championship on penalties.