AC Milan defender Kyle Walker has undergone successful surgery after suffering a fractured right elbow, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 34-year-old England international sustained the injury earlier in the day and was promptly operated on in Milan.
In an official statement, the Serie A side announced: “AC Milan can confirm that Kyle Walker sustained a fracture in his right elbow today. To ensure better healing and optimize recovery time, the player underwent surgery in Milan to repair the olecranon through osteosynthesis. The operation went perfectly to plan. Kyle will begin rehabilitation immediately.”
While Milan has not provided a specific timeline for Walker’s return, the immediate start of rehabilitation suggests they are aiming for a swift recovery ahead of the crucial closing stages of the season.
Walker joined Milan on loan from Manchester City during the January transfer window, and has since featured in 12 matches across all competitions. The Italian giants hold an option to make his transfer permanent, but that decision could be complicated by his current injury status and evolving plans for the future.
Despite Milan’s underwhelming league campaign—currently sitting ninth in the Serie A standings—the team remains in contention for silverware, with a Coppa Italia semifinal second leg against fierce rivals Inter Milan scheduled for April 23. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, and Walker’s absence could be a significant blow to Milan’s hopes of reaching the final.
Adding intrigue to Walker’s future is his recent admission that a return to Manchester City remains a possibility. Speaking on his BBC podcast, You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker, the former City captain reflected on his emotional farewell in January.
“After I said my goodbyes, Pep [Guardiola] got up and spoke and said a really nice message to me, just saying thank you for everything. But, listen, it’s not over. I’m just on loan here,” Walker shared. “I’ve got to take that into consideration that I can go back. Obviously, both parties need to come to an agreement come the end of the season.”
He added, “The chapter’s not fully closed, but we’ll see what happens.”
As Walker begins his road to recovery, both AC Milan and Manchester City will be closely watching his progress, with decisions about his future likely to be made in the coming months.
