Kyle Walker's Agent Arrested In Drug Case After Returning From AC Milan

Kyle Walker's agent, Michael Rankine (top right corner), was arrested for being caught growing marijuana in his house (doc. The Sun).

JAKARTA - Kyle Walker's agent, Michael Rankine, became the center for drug raids after police found more than 90 cannabis plants days after a deal with AC Milan.

The police also found equipment used to produce Class B drugs.

Michael Rankine, 40, joined the former Manchester City captain on his private jet last week as he flew to sign a contract with AC Milan.

The former footballer was even photographed with the England full-back when he was introduced to fans holding the number 32 shirt.

However, 48 hours after he returned to England, police raids at his home were said to have found more than 90 cannabis plants with a potential selling value in the market of 75,000 pounds.

"It was a big surprise for everyone after what was supposed to be a winning return from Italy."

"Michael flew with Kyle on his jet. They managed to reach an agreement and were very happy."

"Michael posed with Kyle for a photo, returned to England over the weekend and then on Monday his house was raided by police," said a source reported by The Sun.

The South Yorkshire Police confirmed in a statement that officers had carried out a warrant at an address in the Doncaster.

The raid took place on a busy residential road in front of neighboring families.

"After officers entered the property, we found a marijuana storage area," the South Yorkshire Police said in a statement.

Rankine, who played attackers for Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe, and Bournemouth for 16 years, worked as consultants for London's CAA Base firm.

The company represents a number of Premier League players such as Son Heung-min and James Maddison of Tottenham and manager of Ange Postecoglu.

On its website, CAA Base said Rankine joined the company at the end of 2018 after retiring from the game.

"Based on Yorkshire, he helps recruit, manage, and guides young professional footballers," read a CAA Base statement.

His ex-professional uncle Mark, who plays for Wolves and Sheffield United, is also working for the company.

He represented players including Chelsea and England stars Cole Palmer and Newcastle as well as former Three Lions defender Kieran Trippier.