Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker has reportedly moved back into his marital home with wife Annie Kilner and their four children.
This dramatic development comes after a tumultuous period for the couple, which saw Walker’s infidelity exposed and his subsequent exile from the family home.
The 34-year-old footballer was famously booted out of the family home in January after it emerged that he had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.
Kilner was pregnant with their fourth child when the incident occurred and while the City ace was present during the birth of their son Rezon, he was living in an apartment in Manchester.
Now, Walker has taken the first step towards reconciliation by returning to the family’s Prestbury, Cheshire, home according to Daily Mail.
A source close to the couple revealed that they are working tirelessly to salvage their marriage, with the well-being of their children at the forefront of their minds.
What the source said
The source stated, “They both really want to make it work. Their family is the center of both of their lives. They are not sure at this point if they can work it out, but they want to give it the best chance of working.”
Meanwhile, Walker’s return to the marital home marks a significant step towards healing and rebuilding, although the source emphasized that there is still much work to be done to overcome their issues.
The source added: “Before this he was going to the house every night to be there for bedtime with the kids so this is not radically different in some ways but it does feel like a significant step. It would be a push though to say that he and Annie have worked out their issues, as there is still much to be done.”
The couple have been together since they were 16 years old and got married in 2022 having been blessed with four children.
Annie Kilner returned to Instagram after a year-long break
Annie Kilner, wife of Manchester City defender Kyle Walker, has made a comeback to Instagram after over a year of silence.
The 31-year-old stunning model shared a heartwarming photo with her four children, captioning it: “I found my treasure in you.”
This marks her first post since her husband’s infidelity scandal led to their highly publicized separation a year ago.
Kyle Walker allowed back into family home but sleeps separately
Kyle Walker’s return to the family home has not marked a reunion with wife Annie Kilner as The Sun reported they sleep on separate beds.
In the aftermath of his infidelity, Kyle, who only played two minutes since the Premier League started is sleeping on a separate bed on the third floor of the house, according The Sun.
His return to the £4million Cheshire home is on a “trial basis”, following a public apology and a brief stay in a nearby rented mansion after the scandal broke.
This suggests that Annie is still wary of Kyle’s commitment to their relationship, and that his return is conditional on him proving himself.
Since joining Manchester City in 2017 for a substantial £45 million fee, Kyle Walker has been an integral part of the team’s success under the guidance of esteemed manager Pep Guardiola.
During his time at City, Walker has won six Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, two FA Cups, and won the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2023, completing a continental treble.
What’s next for Kyle Walker?
As Kyle Walker prepares to face Brentford with Manchester City on Saturday, September 14, he carries the weight of two different challenges. Off the pitch, he strives to regain the trust of his wife Annie Kilner, following a tumultuous period in their relationship.
On the pitch, Walker aims to revive his season and reclaim his spot in Pep Guardiola’s starting line-up. His sole appearance this season was a brief two-minute play against West Ham, leaving him eager for more substantial involvement.
