Kyle Walker has sparked a furious row with Lauryn Goodman after claiming he was given a series of ‘unrealistic’ demands to ensure the paternity of their baby daughter remained secret.
The married Manchester City and England full back confirmed he was the father of Goodman’s daughter in January, while his oblivious wife Annie Kilner was heavily pregnant with their fourth child.
Walker, 33, had already fathered son Kairo, now three-years old, with Goodman after embarking on a short-lived relationship with the influencer during an earlier separation from Kilner in 2020.
Friends now claim he was given a series of steep ultimatums by Goodman to ensure his secret family remained out of the public eye, allegations that have since been disputed.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Lauryn made three demands to Kyle while he was hiding the fact that he had the second baby.
Kyle Walker has sparked a furious row with Lauryn Goodman after claiming he was given a series of ‘unrealistic’ demands to ensure the paternity of their baby daughter remained secret
Friends now claim he was given a series of steep ultimatums by Goodman to ensure his secret family remained out of the public eye, allegations that have since been disputed
‘She told him he wasn’t allowed to buy a bigger house with Annie and the kids and he couldn’t have another baby with Annie.
‘She also wanted him to put his money in a trust fund so she could have an equal share and continue getting what he was already paying her if it came out.
‘These demands and unrealistic expectations continue to arise but because she no longer has access to Kyle they are often played out via media platforms.’
A spokesman for Goodman said: ‘This simply isn’t true. Lauryn has never given Kyle an ultimatum.
‘In fact, Kyle made it clear he would not have a relationship with Lauryn’s children if paternity of their second child became public knowledge.’
Friends of Goodman claim the footballer – who earns a reported £160,000 a week at Manchester City – had voluntarily put money aside for their future, before turning his back on her.
‘She didn’t ask him to hide money away,’ a friend told MailOnline. ‘He said it’s what he was doing, and then he promised her they would be together afterwards.’
Kilner gave birth to the couple’s fourth child, a baby boy, on April 16, and friends say she and Walker are now attempting to build bridges for the sake of their family.
That includes a probable trip to Germany over the summer, where Walker is likely to play a key role in England manager Gareth Southgate’s plans at the forthcoming UEFA European Championships.
The footballer was already a father to Goodman’s son, Kairo following a brief romance with the influencer during a previous separation from Kilner (pictured: Goodman and Kairo)
Walker admitted he wanted to ‘curl up in a ball’ after his relationship with Goodman (pictured) came to light in January
A source added: ‘Annie has bounced back and feeling good following the birth of her fourth son. She has been enjoying the special time with him and spotted out looking great with friends.
‘Kyle is looking forward to a full-on summer with football commitments and is focused on what he needs to do on the pitch as he always been. He will supported by Annie and the boys throughout.’
The footballer has been living in a rented house away from the family home since January, but the couple – who already share sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five – have continued to co-parent.
The couple will now be doing their best to leave any struggles behind them as they look to the future in a bid to stand united for their young family.
A source close to the couple told The Mirror: ‘Kyle and Annie are over the moon and anything in the past isn’t important right now.
The couple are said to have reconciled following the birth of their fourth child
The Walkers pictured on holiday with one of their children
‘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.’
Walker’s two-year marriage to Kilner, who he met as a teenager and describes as his ‘soulmate’, was thought to be in tatters after he was named as the father of Goodman’s six-month old daughter.
In a rare interview about his personal life, the 82-England cap footballer was close to tears as he reflected on moving away from their family home in Cheshire and spending enforced time away from their children.
He admitted he wanted to ‘curl up in a ball’ after his relationship with Lauryn came to light in January.
He told The Sun: ‘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 man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.’
He added: ‘When I met Annie at 17, I never envisaged my private life being like this. I never thought I would be a father of six.
‘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.’
