Kyle Walker’s Euro 2024 could be overshadowed by a meeting of his wife and ex

Kyle Walker has slammed his ex-lover Lauryn Goodman‘s ‘wild and untrue’ claims after she said he texted the influencer to invite her and their children to the Euros.

The full-back for England has denied asking his ex-girlfriend to watch him play in Germany this summer.

A spokesperson for Walker added that he and his wife want to ‘move forward away from any drama’.

Walker, 33, led Manchester City to victory with a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. However, reports suggest that he didn’t extend an invitation to Lauryn or her family for the Euros. With his wife, Annie, 30, and their four children planning to attend his matches, any unexpected appearance by Lauryn could potentially overshadow his performance on the field.

Kyle Walker seen in action during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid in 2017

Lauryn (pictured) had a brief fling with Kyle in 2019 before they had a son the following year called Kairo. In October 2022 he slept with Lauryn again, she had her second child in 2023

Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner are looking forward to the future following the birth of their baby and will be leaving his previous infidelities firmly in the past  (Kyle and Annie pictured in 2019)

According to The Sun, Lauryn, 33, expressed her determination to ensure her two children witness their father’s matches this summer. As an Instagram influencer, she is the mother of Walker’s son Kairo, aged four, and their eight-month-old daughter. Lauryn reportedly shared with friends that Walker had previously promised Kairo the opportunity to attend the matches since he missed out on the 2022 World Cup.

Sources mentioned to The Sun that Walker expressed his desire for Lauryn and Kairo to be present, stating that he wants them to witness his performances on the field. Responding to inquiries, a spokesperson for Walker stated to MailOnline that while Lauryn continues to pursue unfounded stories, Walker and Annie are focused on moving forward, addressing any concerns privately and through appropriate legal channels. The couple aims to avoid further public disputes, particularly concerning their children.

Last week, Annie, Walker’s wife, gave birth to their fourth son, coinciding with Kairo’s fourth birthday. Walker was reportedly present for the birth, despite their separation in January following the revelation of his paternity of Lauryn’s daughter. Lauryn conceived Kairo during a break from Annie in 2019, leading to their reconciliation and subsequent marriage in 2021. However, Lauryn’s daughter was conceived a year later, in October, when Walker visited London.

Annie discovered in December last year – when she was pregnant – that her sportsman husband had fathered a second child with Instagram influencer Lauryn Goodman (pictured)

The Sun’s source revealed that Walker would often message his ex, expressing that certain victories and celebrations were dedicated to their son Kairo. He reportedly brought back a World Cup ball and shirt for Kairo from his trip, expressing regret for his absence during the 2022 World Cup and expressing his desire for Kairo to attend the Euros games. The source also emphasized the strong bond between Walker and Kairo, with Kairo idolizing his father.

Lauryn is set to feature in a television documentary focusing on WAG (Wives and Girlfriends of sports players) life. The report noted that she has not seen Walker since his wife discovered his paternity of both of Lauryn’s children. However, Lauryn’s decision to attend the summer games is portrayed as not confrontational, with no ill intentions.

The source mentioned that Lauryn’s decision to attend the games mirrors Annie’s previous attendance with her children, indicating that Lauryn is simply following suit. The source stressed that Lauryn harbors no malice and is not seeking confrontation.

Earlier reports today highlighted Walker and Annie’s optimism for the future following the birth of their newborn child, with any past issues being left behind. The couple is reportedly delighted with the new addition to their family and is focused on the present moment, with past troubles deemed insignificant.

Walke rlooks on during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London

‘They’re focusing on their four children as they take priority over everything. Yes, they’ve had hurdles, which Kyle has accepted he was in the wrong but they just want their children to come first.

‘He’s been recovering from an injury and captained England and Manchester City all while being on hand to support Annie after they welcomed the little one.’

They added that focusing on family and Walker’s career is all that matters to them at this time.

Walker and Annie welcomed their new baby over the weekend, after news surfaced in December last year that he had fathered a baby with Lauryn.

A friend told The Daily Mail’s Alison Boshoff that Annie feared that the stress could have taken its toll on the baby and found the media attention during the latter stages of her pregnancy very difficult.

Interviews and social media posts given by Lauryn at the time served to amp up the drama and Annie’s sister Sian spoke of the ‘cruel’ toll which it had taken on her at the time.

The friend said: ‘The whole family are absolutely thrilled about the baby. It is a relief and a source of joy for them all. They want to move forward with their lives away from the drama from here on.

‘The baby came over the weekend and we believe Kyle was with Annie in the hospital to support her as was always planned. Kyle has been a very involved father, and a very good father, throughout everything that has happened.

Kyle Walker of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and BSC Young Boys at Etihad Stadium on November 7, 2023

In response to the recent events, a source mentioned that Walker and Annie are actively working on their relationship, although they haven’t fully reconciled yet. Walker is still residing in his own place, but they both aim to convey a united front as a family, prioritizing their family above all else.

In a previous interview where Lauryn publicly revealed the paternity of her second child, she stated her preference for transparency. She emphasized that her intention was not to cause harm or break up Walker and Annie but believed that the truth needed to come out for everyone involved. Lauryn recounted having shown Annie their daughter’s DNA test results during a FaceTime call in December the previous year.

Lauryn asserted that she and Walker had been in a long-standing relationship, but Walker had been leading a double life, pitting the two women against each other. Walker, in response, referred to Annie as his soul mate and expressed deep remorse for his actions, labeling them as “idiot choices and decisions.” He clarified that his involvement with Lauryn resulted in two instances of infidelity, leading to the birth of their child. Walker denied having a relationship with Lauryn beyond these encounters, stating that they never engaged in typical relationship activities like going out for meals or to the cinema.