Annie Kilner, the wife of Kyle Walker, is reportedly reevaluating their upcoming divorce and has invited the footballer back to their shared home.
The 34-year-old Manchester City and England player had been asked to leave the family residence after it was revealed that he had a child with Lauryn Goodman, his ex-partner, who is also 33 years old. The disclosure was made to Annie late last December.
His estranged wife served him with divorce papers in October and if she is to proceed he will face a mammoth battle for his £27million fortune.
But friends of Annie have told how she is reportedly having second thoughts about the split.
A source told The Sun: ‘It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts.
‘He is currently a prime target for clubs in Saudi Arabia, and if he chooses to accept an offer, it could be a life-changing decision – not only due to the significant financial implications,’ a source revealed.
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner is reportedly considering walking back on their impending divorce and has moved the footballer back into the marital home
The couple made a very public statement as they rang in the New Year with their sons Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and five-month-old Rezon
‘Annie is no fool. She sought legal advice about the finances last year and knows that the deal in Saudi is worth a lot.’
Kyle is a to be a top contender for clubs like Al Nassr with deals in the oil-rich nation are said to be worth upwards of £20million, meaning he could earn £400,000 per week.
The insider insisted a decision to stay with Kyle would be about keeping their family together but she will have thought about his ‘earning potential’.
A source told MailOnline Kyle and Annie are both ‘committed’ to keeping their family unit together.
They said: ‘There is so much speculation and scrutiny on whether Kyle and Annie will get through this phase of their marriage but as it stands nothing much has changed since the situation blew up a year ago.
‘The couple are committed to keeping their family as united as possible and protecting their four boys from any fallout.
‘They enjoyed Christmas together, as a family, and continue to work on their own relationship but as yet no decisions have been made. They would love time and peace away from the spotlight and rumours to be able to continue working on things behind the scenes.’
The insider also insisted claims Annie would stay with Kyle for purely financial reasons are not true.
His estranged wife served him with divorce papers in October and if she is to proceed he will face a mammoth battle for his £27million fortune (pictured with three of their children Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, in December 2023)
A source said: ‘It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts’
Kyle is a to be a top contender for clubs like Al Nassr with deals in the oil-rich nation are said to be worth upwards of £20million
They added: ‘Alluding to the fact that Annie is considering staying purely for financial benefit is ludicrous, she is a Mum first and foremost and will always put her children first.
‘Kyle is fully committed to his football career here in the UK and isn’t taking heed of any of the speculation or rumours on a transfer./’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner for comment.
It comes after the couple made a very public statement as they rang in the New Year together.
The pair were seen wearing matching pyjamas in the Instagram update with their sons Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and five-month-old Rezon.
Sharing the new snap to his Story on Sunday, Kyle wrote: ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.’
A fellow football WAG who is close to the family told MailOnline last month: ‘Kyle and Annie are putting their marital problems aside to celebrate Christmas with their children.
‘They are the pairs’ priority and they want to be able to bring Christmas joy into the household for their young family.
‘This involves having both parents there. Whilst Annie bears the brunt of looking after the family, Kyle is hands on with his four boys and they adore him.
Kyle, as well as his four children with Annie, shares a son, Kairo, four, and a daughter, Kinara, 18-months, with Lauryn
It was revealed by Lauryn that the football ace didn’t get any Christmas presents for their children, Kairo and Kinara
During an Instagram Q&A she was asked: ‘Did ‘that’ even attempt to buy the kids for Christmas or even a card or does the ball and chain not allow?’ Lauryn replied: ‘You said it…’
‘The talks continue between the two at what their future looks like but for now it’s all about their children and what is best for them.
‘Annie is a strong woman who just wants to see her boys happy, she will do anything for them but she hasn’t forgotten what Kyle has done. This is about the kids, and the kids only.’
Meanwhile, it was revealed by Lauryn that the football ace didn’t get any Christmas presents for their children, Kairo and Kinara.
The reality star also hit out at Annie by re-posting a message from a fan branding Kyle’s estranged wife his ‘ball and chain’.
During an Instagram Q&A she was asked: ‘Did ‘that’ even attempt to buy the kids for Christmas or even a card or does the ball and chain not allow?’
Lauryn replied: ‘You said it…’
Just hours later on Monday, Annie shared her ‘biggest blessing’ on Instagram as she looked back at 2024.
Just hours later Annie shared her ‘biggest blessing’ on Instagram as she looked back at 2024 and uploaded a sweet photo from earlier this year as she cradled her newborn baby Rezon
The WAG uploaded a sweet photo from earlier this year as she cradled her newborn baby Rezon sleeping on her chest in bed.
She simply wrote: ‘Out biggest blessing joined us in 2024’.
It comes as Kyle is hoping that Lauryn will stop ‘goading’ him on social media in the new year as he claims the reality star is using his name to stay in the spotlight.
The footballer has seemingly hit back amid backlash after it was revealed he didn’t send their two children Christmas presents this year.
While the footballer didn’t give Kairo or Kinara any presents, Kyle is committed to supporting them financially.
An insider told MailOnline: ‘Kyle’s never been involved in the kids’ celebrations and not brought gifts, except for a coat for Kairo a few years ago.
‘The latest story seems like Lauryn using his name to stay in the spotlight.’
They added: ‘He’s not part of Lauryn’s kids’ daily lives but supports them financially—paying for their house, school, and more.
‘Kyle and Annie just want to put all this behind them in 2025 and move on without the drama. They hope that Lauryn will do the same instead of goading them on social media.’
A source close to Lauryn added: ‘Lauryn has been getting on with her life with the children making sure they are shielded even though it has been tough for them especially Kairo who asks for his daddy.
‘It’s really sad that he isn’t stepping up for all of his children and you would’ve thought he learnt that lesson from not doing it the first time round.’
