Man City star Kyle Walker says he made ‘idiot choices’ as he breaks silence after Annie Kilner split

The footballer said he takes ‘full responsibility’ for hurting his ‘soulmate’

Kyle Walker admitted he made ‘idiot choices’ and said he takes ‘full responsibility’ for hurting his wife Annie Kilner as he broke his silence after their split.

Annie announced she had split from the Manchester City defender and childhood sweetheart earlier this month, the Mirror reports. Reports then emerged that he had fathered a second child with Lauryn Goodman, who he had previously fathered a son with in 2019.

In an interview with the Sun, the footballer has now shared his regret at the ‘idiot decisions’ he made in his marriage. He apologised and admitted ‘the only person to blame is me’.

He confirmed he is now living alone while the mother to three of his children, who is expecting a fourth, remains in their family home. Kyle said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.

“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. The footballer, who referred to Annie as his ‘soulmate’, explained that one of the hardest parts of the ordeal is not going to sleep with his son at night, as he does usually every night when he’s at home.

Earlier this year, Annie confirmed she had split from her husband. She wrote on Instagram: “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.

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“I do not wish to comment on the position any further.”

In a previous post on Instagram, Kyle said: “Annie is an amazing woman and I can only apologise for the upset I’ve caused her. She’s been part of my life for so long and that will never change for the sake of our children.

“I would ask for privacy for all of our family, and especially our young children, whilst we work through these difficult times.”