Kyle Walker’s AC Milan Debut: Wife Absent Despite Family Reunion

Former Manchester City defender Kyle Walker, 34, made his highly anticipated debut for AC Milan in a fierce derby match against rivals Inter. However, his estranged wife Annie Kilner, 31, was conspicuously absent from the San Siro stadium, despite having traveled to Italy with their children.

Walker arrived at the iconic venue alone, with observers noting that Annie had not left their five-star hotel prior to kickoff. The couple’s four children – Roman, 12, Riaan, 9, Reign, 7, and baby Rezon – were also not seen at the match.

In a touching gesture, Walker wore new boots featuring his children’s birth dates for his debut. Sources said he was thrilled to make his first appearance for the Rossoneri in such a high-profile fixture.

The England international played the full 90 minutes as AC Milan narrowly missed out on victory, conceding a late equalizer to Inter’s Stefan de Vrij in stoppage time. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Annie’s absence was particularly notable given that she had flown to Milan with the children just days earlier, and the family had been spotted dining together at a restaurant. Her decision not to attend the match comes amid ongoing marital issues between the couple.

Walker’s move to AC Milan on loan until the end of the season follows a tumultuous period in his personal life. He publicly apologized for his infidelity after fathering a child with another woman, which led to his separation from Annie.

The footballer hopes his stint in Italy will provide some respite from off-field dramas while boosting his chances of reaching 100 caps for England. Walker currently has 93 international appearances and aims to be part of the England squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Despite the personal challenges, Walker’s focus now turns to establishing himself at AC Milan and helping the team compete for honors in Serie A and European competitions.