Kyle Walker didn’t send Christmas gifts to the two children he shares with Lauryn Goodman this year, according to the sun.
The Manchester City ace, 34, is said to have decided not to send any gifts to his children, Kairo and Kinara, for the second year in a row.
The publication reported that his decision caused upset among Kyle and Lauryn’s mutual friends who hoped he would “put their differences aside.”
The source said: ‘All their mutual friends have spoken to Kyle. They feel really upset for the kids and for Lauryn, who always tries to do right by her kids.
‘They hoped Kyle would put aside his differences for the sake of the children. But leaving them with nothing to open for another year is really sad.’
A source close to Kyle claimed that while he supports his children financially, he has never participated in their Christmas celebrations.
Kyle Walker didn’t send Christmas gifts to the two children he shares with Lauryn Goodman this year, according to The Sun
The Manchester City ace, 34, is said to have decided not to send any gifts to his children, Kairo and Kinara, for the second year in a row.
It’s been a year since Lauryn’s explosive message to Annie: ‘Hi, I’m Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter. ‘Annie kicked Kyle out of the marital home in January this year after finding out he had fathered her daughter Kinara, her second child with influencer Lauryn.
She allowed him to be there for the birth of their fourth child, Rezon, this spring and, after a harmonious family summer vacation, let him live with them again in September.
Kyle spent time at home with the kids on Christmas Day, but the couple isn’t completely reconciled.
A source says: ‘It’s been a tough road and there are ups and downs. At this point they don’t know if they can fully reconcile.
‘The ultimate goal is for the children to be well. “They don’t know if they’re going to make it as a couple.”
The source adds: ‘When they broke up they said they were going to stay together for the kids. The divorce is on hold and they are still discussing what the next year will look like for them. They continue living together.
‘Despite everything that has been thrown at them, and not just from Lauryn, they are moving forward amicably. It has not been easy for several reasons. However, they have been a couple for 17 years so there is a lot of history.
Kyle was supposed to spend Christmas with his ex-wife Annie and their kids amid the Lauryn drama, but the couple is NOT ‘totally reconciled.’
Annie kicked her footballer husband out of the marital home in January this year after finding out he had fathered her daughter Kinara, her second child with influencer Lauryn (pictured).
‘It has been a difficult road and there are ups and downs. At this point they don’t know if they can fully reconcile. The ultimate goal is for the children to be well. They don’t know if they’re going to make it as a couple.’
‘Kyle obviously has flaws, but he’s a very involved father and the kids are still very young. They have a tremendous amount of respect for each other as parents.’
Annie has filed for divorce and a share of Walker’s £27million fortune because she wants to be financially secure.
However, it is understood that she has not yet taken legal action to dissolve the marriage.
She could opt for a “non-separation divorce,” which would allow them to continue living together and co-parent, but would give her a financial settlement.
The couple have four children, Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and baby Rezon.
Kyle’s son Kairo with Lauryn was born in 2020 after an affair, and his daughter Kinara in 2023 after Kyle and Lauryn met at a lawyer’s office to discuss child support. He is believed to have no contact with children.
He is not in contact “in any way” with Lauryn, which is his choice but also reflects a promise he made to Annie.
In an interview just days after the paternity scandal broke, he said: “What I have done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”
In June, Annie took the children to Germany to watch Walker and his England teammates at the Euros. After they were defeated in the final against Spain, he was in court for a money showdown with Lauryn.
A judge accused Lauryn of using her desperation to keep her second child a secret as “leverage” to get what she wanted.
He also found that Lauryn was not a credible witness and that her demands for artificial grass, gardeners and a new car for a babysitter were excessive.
Annie was shocked to see how much money had been spent trying to keep Lauryn Goodman happy.
Walker will train with his City teammates on Christmas afternoon and they will play Everton on Boxing Day.