Kyle Walker is reportedly not back together with Annie Kilner and is currently sleeping in a separate room on the third floor of their £4 million mansion.
Walker had been asked to leave the family home over Christmas after news broke that he had fathered a second child with his former mistress, Lauryn Goodman.
While it was previously reported that Walker had returned to their Cheshire home, The Sun now claims that the couple has not reconciled, as Kilner is still “deeply scarred” by the affair.
Following the revelation of the affair, Walker issued a public apology and temporarily rented a nearby property. Despite the apology, their relationship has faced ongoing challenges, and progress towards reconciliation has been slow.
According to The Sun, Walker’s return to the family home is on a “trial basis” after several serious discussions during the summer. However, the future of their relationship remains uncertain.
“It reached a stage where they had to make a decision on their relationship,” a source said, according to the newspaper.
“It was unfair on everyone to drag it out any longer. They either had to make a go of it or move on. They’ve decided to see how things go. It’s on a trial basis.
Kyle’s been back for over a week now, and he’s sleeping in a separate bed on the third floor of the house. Annie is determined to do what she thinks is best for her kids.”
While another source added, “This year has been the toughest of their lives. There is still a huge amount of upset. It will be a work in progress for many years. But if they are to stand a chance, they both need to give it a go.”
As Kyle Walker navigates personal challenges at home, his professional career has also hit a rough patch. The Manchester City defender has struggled for game time this season, with his only appearance being a brief two-minute run against West Ham.
Adding to his woes, new England manager Lee Carsley left him out of the squad for the UEFA Nations League fixtures, marking a significant setback for the veteran player.
Walker now faces stiff competition for a spot in Pep Guardiola’s starting XI, having fallen behind youngster Rico Lewis in the City lineup.
The Premier League champions are set to face Brentford in their next league clash on Saturday, where Walker will be hoping to regain his place in the team.