Mates of Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner have revealed the mannequin entered the San Siro ‘by way of the again doorways’ to observe her husband make his debut for AC Milan.
The proper-back, who’s on mortgage to the Italian workforce from Manchester Metropolis, was named in Sérgio Conceição’s beginning eleven for his or her 1-1 draw with arch rivals Inter on the San Siro on Sunday evening.
It was the primary time the 34-year-old had performed since finishing his transfer to the Serie A giants and it appeared that his companion was not within the crowd to cheer him on.
The couple’s troubled marriage has made headlines in earlier months with Annie allegedly serving him papers forward of a £27million divorce.
However mates of the pair say Annie ‘selected a low key entrance into the stadium’ to help Walker with their youngsters Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six and five-month-old Rezon.
They informed MailOnline: ‘Annie and the boys have been within the stands to help Kyle as he made his first look on the pitch. They’ve spent the weekend in Milan, having fun with household time collectively, trying out the native hotspots and attending to know the world.
‘The main focus immediately was purely on the sport and – as such – the household selected a low key entrance into the stadium by way of the again doorways. It was an enormous day for Kyle, who made an enormous impression an explosive first look together with his new workforce.
‘The media highlight round their private life has been intense and never one thing they invite in, significantly the place their youngsters are concerned as they need to defend them as a lot as potential.’
Kyle Walker’s spouse Annie (pictured on the Julie Perry Christmas Occasion in December 2024) entered the San Siro ‘by way of the again doorways’ to observe her husband make his debut for AC Milan
The proper-back, who’s on mortgage to the Italian workforce from Manchester Metropolis , was named in Sérgio Conceição’s beginning eleven for the primary time since finishing his transfer to the Serie A giants
Walker together with his spouse Annie and three of their youngsters Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, in December 2023
It was beforehand reported final week that Annie had determined to journey to Milan in a personal jet with the kids to help the transfer and the household gave the impression to be in nice spirits as they have been noticed on the Melia Milano lodge on Saturday.
Nonetheless, Annie is anticipated to stay within the UK with the kids till their residing state of affairs in Italy is sorted.
Annie, 33, kicked Walker out of the household dwelling final October after she found he had secretly fathered a second baby together with his ex-Lauryn Goodman.
However since then the couple have apparently begun patching up their troubled relationship – and have been pictured along with their youngsters at Christmas.
The most recent photos of the couple confirmed them having fun with time collectively on the five-star luxurious institution that Walker has been staying since he joined Milan.
In a single image, Kyle was holding child Rezon in his arms and waving at followers, with Annie shut behind.
One other snap noticed the household sit right down to take pleasure in a meal collectively, earlier than heading out and about to discover Milan.
Earlier than flying out, mother-of-four Annie, 33, made certain to stay to her unique plans and attend her mates birthday celebrations.
Walker clapped the followers after taking part in the total 90 minutes in his eagerly anticipated debut for AC Milan as his new aspect drew 1-1 with rivals Inter on the San Siro
Walker ‘s first recreation would have resulted in a victory if not for an harm time equalizer from Inter’s Stefan de Vrij, cancelling out Tijjani Reijnders’s first half strike
The proper-back is on mortgage to the Italian workforce from Manchester Metropolis
Kyle Walker has arrived on the San Siro and is reportedly set to make his debut for AC Milan this night
The five-star luxurious institution is the place the defender has been staying since he joined the membership.
In a single image, Kyle was holding child Rezon in his arms and waving at followers, with Annie shut behind.
One other snap noticed the household sit right down to take pleasure in a meal collectively, earlier than heading out and about to discover Milan.
Nonetheless, Annie is anticipated to stay within the UK with the kids till their residing state of affairs in Italy is sorted.
Earlier than flying out, mother-of-four Annie, 33, made certain to stay to her unique plans and attend her mates birthday celebrations.
However the WAG is alleged to be ‘sick and drained’ of dropping every thing for her husband and was notably absent throughout his unveiling in Milan final week.
She has as a substitute been pictured having fun with varied occasions at dwelling, maintaining her followers up to date by sharing photographs to Instagram.
Annie was meant to be flying out with their 4 youngsters to see the England star be formally unveiled as an AC Milan participant.
The WAG is alleged to be ‘sick and drained’ of dropping every thing for her husband and was notably absent throughout his unveiling in Milan final week (pictured)
Walker’s shirt has additionally been noticed in AC Milan’s dressing room hinting that the participant may make his debut for the Serie A workforce tonight
Nonetheless, following an alleged explosive row with Kyle, she selected to remain at dwelling and have a good time her buddy’s fortieth birthday as a substitute.
A buddy informed MailOnline: ‘Annie was actually excited in regards to the get together because it was going to be one of many first instances she’d let her hair down since Rezon.
‘When the information got here of Kyle’s signing, she was torn between going straight over and sticking to her unique plans.’
Tensions have been stated to have risen between the pair over the rumours that the footballer’s ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman may transfer to Italy too, together with her and Kyle’s two youngsters.
A supply informed MailOnline: ‘This can be a good alternative to place issues behind them and make a go of it as a household unit. It is going to be a problem in a brand new nation, however they’re keen to present it a go.’
Final 12 months, Annie filed for divorce and kicking the footballer out of the household dwelling in Cheshire, after she found he had secretly fathered a second baby together with his ex-Lauryn.
An insider stated: ‘The couple are dedicated to maintaining their household as united as potential and defending their 4 boys from any fallout.
‘They loved Christmas collectively, as a household, and proceed to work on their very own relationship however as but no selections have been made.’
Tensions have been stated to have risen between Walker and Annie over the rumours that the footballer’s ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman (pictured) may transfer to Italy too, together with her and Kyle’s two youngsters
Walker claps the followers San Siro while warming up earlier than making his debut for AC Milan
Walker was named in Sérgio Conceição’s beginning eleven for tonight’s recreation
The 34-year-old is sporting the No 32 shirt, the identical one worn by David Beckham when he performed in Italy
Annie Kilner dressed up for extra glamorous photographs with the ladies on Thursday
They added: ‘They’d love time and peace away from the highlight and rumours to have the ability to proceed engaged on issues behind the scenes.’
In the meantime, Lauryn has admitted how she ‘wished’ to have the choice to relocate overseas after being embroiled in an affair and ‘intrusive’ court docket case with the footballer.
The household court docket showdown noticed her slammed for ‘treating the footballer as an open-ended examine ebook’ by the decide as she insisted ‘I am going to by no means hand over on my children.’
In an interview with The Mirror on Saturday, Lauryn addressed her plans, admitting ‘Kyle may very well be on Mars’ for all she cares.
She defined: ‘For the final 12 months I wanted to have the choice to maneuver overseas as a result of, with all the drama, I’d like a life reset, however I’m undecided how that appears for us on the minute or what that entails.
‘It makes no distinction to me the place [Kyle] is, he may very well be on Mars proper now for all I care.’
Walker’s shirt was noticed in Milan’s dressing room earlier than the workforce’s have been introduced, hinting that the England worldwide may make his debut.
He can be sporting the No 32 shirt for his new aspect, the identical one worn by David Beckham when he performed in Italy.
Taking to X, previously Twitter, to announce his switch to AC Milan, Walker stated: ‘I’m delighted and proud to signal for AC Milan! A membership with such wealthy historical past, one I’ve adopted since I used to be a child. It’s an honour to hitch and I can’t wait to tug on the Rossoneri shirt and get began’
The transfer to Italy was stated to be an try for a ‘clear break’ for Kyle and Annie after a rocky previous few years (Kyle pictured signing his AC Milan contract final week)
And his debut would have resulted in a victory if not for an harm time equalizer from Inter’s Stefan de Vrij, cancelling out Tijjani Reijnders’s first half strike.
Walker had been a part of the Manchester Metropolis squad since 2017.
The 34-year-old selected searching for a brand new problem final month after a troublesome marketing campaign with the Premier League champions.
Pep Guardiola revealed in early January that Walker was eager for a recent begin elsewhere and sources near the participant shortly dominated out the potential of the Saudi Professional League.
The defender has been probably the greatest full backs within the Premier League over the previous decade, with the correct again shining for Tottenham and Manchester Metropolis.
Throughout his time on the Etihad, Walker has lifted 17 trophies, together with six Premier League titles.
The England worldwide is initially becoming a member of on a £4.2million mortgage from Manchester Metropolis however the deal contains an choice for him to remain completely in Milan till 2027.
Taking to X, previously Twitter, to announce his switch to AC Milan, Walker stated: ‘I’m delighted and proud to signal for AC Milan!
‘A membership with such wealthy historical past, one I’ve adopted since I used to be a child. It’s an honour to hitch and I can’t wait to tug on the Rossoneri shirt and get began.
‘I’m very a lot trying ahead to this new chapter in my profession and to starting this journey with my household in Italy.’
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