Walker was left out of Guardiola’s squad for the third-round tie with the Spanish manager saying the right back had asked to “explore options abroad”.

The England international was linked with a move to German giants Bayern Munich after City clinched the treble in 2023.

The 34-year-old Walker joined City from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth around 50 million pounds ($61.02 million) in 2017.

He has made 319 appearances for City, helping the club win 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and a first Champions League.

Walker has seen his playing time reduced this season, making just nine Premier League starts, with local media suggesting Saudi Arabia could be his next destination.

--Reuters--