Kyle Walker and his wife Annie Kilner are preparing to welcome their fifth child together, with the Burnley defender set to become a father for the seventh time overall, reports BritPanorama.
The 35-year-old former Manchester City star and Annie, 33, have reconciled following a turbulent period that nearly ended their marriage. Sources close to the couple say they have “never been closer” after working through significant difficulties in their relationship.
The pregnancy represents a remarkable turnaround for the pair, who faced overwhelming challenges after revelations emerged about Walker fathering two children with Instagram influencer Lauryn Goodman during his marriage. Annie is currently in the early stages of her pregnancy, according to The Sun, and is said to be hoping this pregnancy will bring her a baby girl to complete their family.
The couple are already parents to four boys: Roman, 13, Riaan, ten, Reign, eight, and 18-month-old Rezon. Walker also has two children with Goodman – a son named Kairo and a daughter called Kinara. Sources indicate she is expected to give birth during the summer months.
However, the pregnancy became public knowledge when details emerged online, which reportedly angered Annie. The couple’s marriage came perilously close to collapse in December 2024 when Walker was forced to leave their £3.5 million Prestbury home in Cheshire. The crisis began on 27 December 2023, when Annie received a message from Goodman while Walker was playing for City against Everton at Goodison Park.
“Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter,” the message read. Annie was heavily pregnant with their fourth child when she learned of Walker’s secret daughter. She announced their separation a fortnight later, with Walker relocating to a rented property nearby.
The footballer had reportedly even contemplated leaving Manchester City for Bayern Munich to escape the impending scandal. Despite these difficulties, the pair are said to have “fought tooth and nail” to repair their relationship. Annie expressed her frustration on Instagram after the news leaked without her consent.
“As a woman it is my right to decide when, if and how I share something so personal. That decision should never be taken away,” she wrote. An insider described the pregnancy as bringing immense happiness to the family, adding: “This baby is already bringing them so much joy, not only as a couple but as a family. Their boys are thrilled.”
Walker previously spoke publicly about his regret in an interview, acknowledging that he’d ’caused a lot of pain to a lot of people’. He said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility. I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.” In the world of football where family dynamics often take a backseat, Walker’s journey serves as a compelling reminder of the personal challenges athletes navigate alongside their professional lives.
