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Manchester City's Kyle Walker 'couldn't be happier' following birth of baby boy with Annie Kilner

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker -Credit:PA


Manchester City star Kyle Walker has welcomed a baby boy with his 'estranged' wife Annie Kilner.

The defender held childhood sweetheart Annie's hand at the birth, who is 'doing well' after the birth of her fourth son. Walker, 33, now has six children - after it was revealed earlier this year that he had fathered a second child with Lauryn Goodman, who he had previously fathered a son with in 2019.

Annie, 30, previously announced she had split from Kyle as he shared his regret at the 'idiot decisions' he had made in his marriage. Kyle has reportedly been living away from the family's Cheshire home but are now 'committed on working together'.

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On the birth of their new baby, a source told the Sun: "Mum and baby are both happy and healthy. Kyle couldn’t be happier to have four boys and is so proud of Annie.

"He was by her side when she gave birth. It has not been an easy few months for them but Kyle is doing everything he can to ­support Annie."

A friend added: "But a friend said: “Having their son has made Kyle and Annie think about their relationship and they are committed to working on it together.”

They added: "Having Kyle in the delivery suite was a no-brainer for Annie. While they are still navigating their relationship as a couple, Annie would never stop Kyle from spending time with their children."

-Credit:PA
-Credit:PA

Kyle and Annie already share sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five. Last month she was there to see Kyle captain England for the first time, as he walked out with their three sons at Wembley before the match against Brazil.

He was injured in that game, but is expected to be in the Manchester City squad for tonight's Champions League clash with Real Madrid. The defender is chasing the a second Treble in a row with his club.

Kyle previously apologised and admitted he was 'the only person to blame' after Annie announced their split when Lauryn revealed he was the father of her young son and daughter. "What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility", he said.

"I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.

"The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.

"My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen."

Kyle insisted that he never had a relationship with Lauryn, despite her previously contradicting this claim, but has known the model since his early 20s.

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