‘WE GOT BEST OF CITY BUY KYLE’

TOTTENHAM have had the best of Kyle Walker, according to Mauricio Pochettino. The 27-year-old England right-back joined Manchester City in a deal that could reach £54million. But Spurs boss Pochettino believes the Londoners got the jet-heeled star (in action for his old club, above) in his prime. “He’s one of the best fullbacks in England and Manchester City have paid a lot of money – £50million – just like they have signed different players to try to get success in the future,” said Pochettino. “But, for me, I think we have seen the best of Kyle with Tottenham. “We helped him improve and learn. When you pay this type of amount for a player, it’s because he’s top and because you are at your best.

“Then it’s normal that he will succeed.

“It’s a big pressure because when you pay for some players, the pressure to perform as well in every game becomes greater.

“It will be different, the pressure, for him.

“But there is no doubt that he is a quality player, a talented player. And there is no doubt that he will succeed with Manchester City.”

Pochettino also revealed there are no hard feelings between the pair, despite rumours of a bust-up prior to Walker’s departure.

Walker sent Pochettino a “Thank you” message with a heart emoji.

“We never had a problem. Never,” insisted the boss.