Kyle Walker arrived on the San Siro earlier this night forward of constructing his eagerly anticipated debut for AC Milan.
The proper-back, who’s on mortgage to the Italian workforce from Manchester Metropolis, was named in Sérgio Conceição’s beginning eleven for tonight’s recreation towards rivals Inter Milan.
His shirt was noticed in Milan’s dressing room earlier than the workforce’s had been introduced, hinting that the England worldwide may make his debut for the Serie A workforce.
The 34-year-old is carrying the No 32 shirt, the identical one worn by David Beckham when he performed in Italy.
Walker’s spouse Annie Kilner is predicted to be within the crowd tonight to cheer on her husband throughout his first match for a overseas membership.
The couple’s troubled marriage has made headlines in earlier months with Annie allegedly serving him papers forward of a £27million divorce.
The 33-year-old kicked Walker out of the household residence after which served him with divorce papers final October after she found he had secretly fathered a second baby together with his ex-Lauryn Goodman.
Kyle Walker has arrived on the San Siro and is reportedly set to make his debut for AC Milan this night
The proper-back is on mortgage to the Italian workforce from Manchester Metropolis
Walker’s shirt has additionally been noticed in AC Milan’s dressing room hinting that the participant may make his debut for the Serie A workforce tonight
However since then the couple have apparently begun patching up their troubled relationship – and had been pictured along with their kids at Christmas.
It was beforehand reported final week that Annie had determined to journey to Milan in a personal jet together with her and Kyle’s kids; sons Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six and five-month-old Rezon.
Nonetheless, Annie is predicted to stay within the UK with the kids till their residing state of affairs in Italy is sorted.
Walker had been a part of the Manchester Metropolis squad since 2017.
The 34-year-old selected searching for a brand new problem final month after a troublesome marketing campaign with the Premier League champions.
Pep Guardiola revealed in early January that Walker was eager for a recent begin elsewhere and sources near the participant shortly dominated out the potential of the Saudi Professional League.
The defender has been among the finest full backs within the Premier League over the previous decade, with the suitable again shining for Tottenham and Manchester Metropolis.
Throughout his time on the Etihad, Walker has lifted 17 trophies, together with six Premier League titles.
Walker claps the followers San Siro while warming up earlier than making his debut for AC Milan
Walker was named in Sérgio Conceição’s beginning eleven for tonight’s recreation
The 34-year-old is carrying the No 32 shirt, the identical one worn by David Beckham when he performed in Italy
The England worldwide is initially becoming a member of on a £4.2million mortgage from Manchester Metropolis however the deal consists of an choice for him to remain completely in Milan till 2027.
Taking to X, previously Twitter, to announce his switch to AC Milan, Walker mentioned: ‘I’m delighted and proud to signal for AC Milan!
‘A membership with such wealthy historical past, one I’ve adopted since I used to be a child. It’s an honour to hitch and I can’t wait to drag on the Rossoneri shirt and get began.
‘I’m very a lot wanting ahead to this new chapter in my profession and to starting this journey with my household in Italy.’
Walker’s household gave the impression to be in nice spirits as they had been noticed on the Melia Milano lodge on Saturday.
The five-star luxurious institution is the place the defender has been staying since he joined the membership.
In a single image, Kyle was holding child Rezon in his arms and waving at followers, with Annie shut behind.
One other snap noticed the household sit right down to take pleasure in a meal collectively, earlier than heading out and about to discover Milan.
Walker together with his spouse Annie and three of their kids Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, in December 2023
Taking to X, previously Twitter, to announce his switch to AC Milan, Walker mentioned: ‘I’m delighted and proud to signal for AC Milan! A membership with such wealthy historical past, one I’ve adopted since I used to be a child. It’s an honour to hitch and I can’t wait to drag on the Rossoneri shirt and get began’
The WAG is alleged to be ‘sick and drained’ of dropping the whole lot for her husband and was notably absent throughout his unveiling in Milan final week (pictured)
Earlier than flying out, mother-of-four Annie, 33, made certain to stay to her unique plans and attend her associates birthday celebrations.
However the WAG is alleged to be ‘sick and drained’ of dropping the whole lot for her husband and was notably absent throughout his unveiling in Milan final week.
She has as a substitute been pictured having fun with numerous occasions at residence, preserving her followers up to date by sharing images to Instagram.
Annie was meant to be flying out with their 4 kids to see the England star be formally unveiled as an AC Milan participant.
Nonetheless, following an alleged explosive row with Kyle, she selected to remain at residence and have fun her good friend’s fortieth birthday as a substitute.
A good friend instructed MailOnline: ‘Annie was actually excited concerning the celebration because it was going to be one of many first occasions she’d let her hair down since Rezon.
‘When the information got here of Kyle’s signing, she was torn between going straight over and sticking to her unique plans.’
Tensions had been mentioned to have risen between the pair over the rumours that the footballer’s ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman might transfer to Italy too, together with her and Kyle’s two kids.
The transfer to Italy was mentioned to be an try for a ‘clear break’ for Kyle and Annie after a rocky previous few years (Kyle pictured signing his AC Milan contract final week)
Tensions had been mentioned to have risen between Walker and Annie over the rumours that the footballer’s ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman (pictured) might transfer to Italy too, together with her and Kyle’s two kids
Annie Kilner dressed up for extra glamorous images with the women on Thursday
A supply instructed MailOnline: ‘It is a good alternative to place issues behind them and make a go of it as a household unit. It will likely be a problem in a brand new nation, however they’re keen to offer it a go.’
Final yr, Annie filed for divorce and kicking the footballer out of the household residence in Cheshire, after she found he had secretly fathered a second baby together with his ex-Lauryn.
An insider mentioned: ‘The couple are dedicated to preserving their household as united as attainable and defending their 4 boys from any fallout.
‘They loved Christmas collectively, as a household, and proceed to work on their very own relationship however as but no choices have been made.’
They added: ‘They’d love time and peace away from the highlight and rumours to have the ability to proceed engaged on issues behind the scenes.’
In the meantime, Lauryn has admitted how she ‘wished’ to have the choice to relocate overseas after being embroiled in an affair and ‘intrusive’ court docket case with the footballer.
The household court docket showdown noticed her slammed for ‘treating the footballer as an open-ended test e-book’ by the decide as she insisted ‘I will by no means quit on my youngsters.’
In an interview with The Mirror on Saturday, Lauryn addressed her plans, admitting ‘Kyle may very well be on Mars’ for all she cares.
She defined: ‘For the final yr I wanted to have the choice to maneuver overseas as a result of, with all the drama, I’d like a life reset, however I’m unsure how that appears for us on the minute or what that entails.
‘It makes no distinction to me the place [Kyle] is, he may very well be on Mars proper now for all I care.’
