We’ve seen several relegated players go on to achieve immense success, with Xherdan Shaqiri, Georginio Wijnaldum and Andrew Robertson all part of Liverpool’s 2019-20 title-winning squad after suffering the drop with Stoke, Newcastle and Hull respectively.

Former Sheffield United defender Walker joins the newly-promoted Premier League side from Manchester City, where he had a year remaining on his contract. He had started as club captain of City last season, but finished on loan with AC Milan and was not part of Pep Guardiola’s squad for this summer’s Club World Cup.