Kyle Walker broke down on Sunday as he admitted he made “idiotic choices and idiotic choices” when fathering a secret child during his marriage to his “best friend” Annie Kilner.
Walker's three-year marriage to Kilner, who he met as a teenager, is in tatters after the Manchester City and England full-back was named father to influencer Lauryn Goodman's five-month-old daughter.
The 33-year-old soccer player had already fathered a son, three-year-old Cairo, with Goodman after splitting from Kilner in 2020.
In a rare interview about his personal life, Walker was close to tears as he reflected on moving away from his family home in Cheshire and having to spend the enforced absence from his three children with Kilner, who is currently pregnant with their fourth child .
He told The Sun: “What I did is terrible and I take full responsibility. “I made idiotic choices and idiotic decisions. I can't even imagine what Annie is going through. I tried to ask her but there is pain and pain.
Kyle Walker broke down on Sunday as he admitted he made “idiotic choices and idiotic choices” when fathering a secret child during his marriage to his “best friend” Annie Kilner
Walker's three-year marriage to Kilner, who he met as a teenager, is in tatters after the Manchester City and England full-back was named father to influencer Lauryn Goodman's five-month-old daughter
“The man who was supposed to love her, care for her and be there for her did this.”
Walker, who is expected to play a crucial role for Gareth Southgate's England at the European Championships in June, admits he wanted to “curl up into a ball” after his relationship with Goodman came to light in January.
He added: “The only one to blame is me.” I have roles and responsibilities that I am aware of and I have made stupid decisions. But I have to own up to my mistakes – I owe it to everyone.
“My actions have caused great pain to many people. “I'm sorry because as a family it's not meant for this to happen.”
Kilner, who is expecting her fourth child with the footballer, announced earlier this month that they were separating after 13 years.
The split was confirmed days before Web revealed he was the father of Goodman's daughter, known only as 'KW'.
The 81-time England international originally broke his silence by apologizing to his wife for the “upset” he had caused her, a reference to his numerous cheating scandals.
On Sunday he told The Sun: “How could I hurt someone I love so much?” That's something I have to find within myself.
The footballer is a father of three with Kilner (pictured), who is currently pregnant with her fourth child
Killner was last seen on January 19 heading to a gym in Cheshire. She still didn't wear a wedding ring as she continued to take her time with the relationship
“I have to find out why I did what I did and why the situations came about.” “I'm human and I've made mistakes on and off the field.”
Killner was last seen on January 19 heading to a gym in Cheshire. She still didn't wear a wedding ring as she continued to take her time with the relationship.
Web can reveal Walker is fighting to save his marriage. The couple tied the knot in 2022, but he continues to live separately from his wife after she kicked him out of their £2.4million marital home.
He will be present at all future baby scans and will continue to be there for their three children.
And Walker's attempt at reconciliation with Kilner is compounded by the fact that she has not yet spoken to legal representatives about a future divorce.
A source close to the couple said: “Annie has not spoken to a lawyer.” At the moment she is focused on herself, her children and making sure her pregnancy goes smoothly.
“The longer she goes without legal representation, the more hope it gives Kyle that he can win her back.”
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