Kyle Walker is already helping to revive new teammate's AC Milan career after impressing on his debut

Kyle Walker is already playing a part in improving one of his AC Milan teammates' form after impressing on his debut.

Earlier in the month, it was revealed by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola that Walker expressed a desire to leave the reigning champions of England.

Since then, the 34-year-old was linked with a host of different clubs but ended up joining Serie A giants Milan on loan for the remainder of the 24/25 season.

On Sunday, Walker made his debut as he started at right back for Milan in their 1-1 draw against rivals Inter at the San Siro.

The Englishman produced a decent performance on the right flank, completing 47 out of a possible 51 passes – as well as winning four out of six duels.

As a result, the Italian media praised Walker for his performance.

Football Italia contributor Matt Santangelo, who said his leadership and steadiness was "refreshing" to see.

"Kyle Walker’s introduced himself quite well to the fans on his Milan debut," he said after the full-time whistle. "There is just that calm, experience and pedigree that he’s attained over a long successful career."

Aside from his own performance, Walker has been praised for potentially playing a role in Fikayo Tomori's display.

After a tough season, Tomori was linked with a move away from Milan during the January transfer window but produced arguably his best performance of the season against Inter.

As reported by The Guardian, Tomori was named man of the match and was 'everywhere'.

The report also touched on Walker's impact on Tomori's performance, stating the ease of communicating with each other may well have played a part in the pair's solid displays.

Kyle Walker made his AC Milan debut on Sunday. Image: Getty

It read: "A man of the match performance and easily his best of the season so far. Did Walker play some part? The latter spoke at his unveiling about needing, and wanting, to learn Italian, but here at least he was able to communicate easily with a new teammate.

"As tempting as it is to get swept up in a narrative, more evidence is needed before we draw conclusions about their effectiveness together. This was a particular evening: a Milan derby that did not quite feel like one at the start. Police banned Ultras from putting on their usual choreographies amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged criminal ties of some members of organised supporter groups in the city."

Milan are back in action on Wednesday night when they take on Roma in the Coppa Italia.