Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given a glowing verdict on his former defender Kyle Walker, calling him "one of the greatest full-backs ever."
The comments came during a press conference on Friday, ahead of City's Premier League match with Burnley, a club Walker joined on a permanent deal in the summer.
The match marks Walker's return to the Etihad for the first time since his departure.
Guardiola's comments, which have been widely praised by fans, are a testament to Walker's impact on the club.
The Englishman won six Premier League titles and a Champions League during his eight-year stay at the club.
What did Pep Guardiola say about Kyle Walker
The manager was asked about his former right-back and his impact on the team.
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Guardiola was full of praise for Walker's consistency, his ability to defend, and his overall attitude.
Guardiola said, "I'm pretty sure everybody is happy to see him back in a place where he has been an unbelievable figure for us.
"He has been the right-back that defined our time here for the last eight years... one of the greatest full-backs ever... I slept like a baby before games with Kyle there."
The manager's comments are a clear indication of Walker's importance to the team.
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