'My brother for life' – Jack Grealish sends emotional message to 'legend' Kyle Walker as Man City & England team-mate completes loan move to AC Milan

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish took to Instagram to pay tribute to Kyle Walker as the defender heads for a fresh start at AC Milan.

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• Grealish honours Walker after loan exit
• Describes the defender as his 'brother for life'
• Fresh start expected at AC Milan

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Grealish posted a number of pictures of the pair together over the last few years, making clear his feeling for his team-mate and friend, who is already tipped to stay permanently at Milan next season.

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• WHAT JACK GREALISH SAID

  Grealish captioned his post: "What an absolute LEGEND! I wish you all the best on your next chapter skip!! Been a pleasure to play with you these last 4 years! My brother for life."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Walker, having struggled for form this season at the same time as dealing with problems in his personal life, will finish the season at Milan, where he will wear the number 32 shirt in honour of David Beckham. But the deal includes an option to make it a permanent transfer in the summer, with Walker seemingly hoping it will represent a new chapter beyond just the football.

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• WHAT NEXT?

  While Walker waits for an Italian work permit, life at Manchester City goes on. After a dramatic Champions league defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, having been 2-0 up in the second half, Pep Guardiola's side host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening. City have won three of their last four league games to end a blip that set in in November, but it will be a tough test following the nature of the PSG setback.