REVEALED: Where Kyle Walker’s wife Annie REALLY was as he made his debut for AC Milan – after being accused of giving the game a miss

Friends of Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner have revealed the model entered the San Siro ‘via the back doors’ to watch her husband make his debut for AC Milan.

The right-back, who is on loan to the Italian team from Manchester City, was named in Sérgio Conceição’s starting eleven for their 1-1 draw with arch rivals Inter at the San Siro on Sunday night.

It was the first time the 34-year-old had played since completing his move to the Serie A giants and it appeared that his partner was not in the crowd to cheer him on.

The couple’s troubled marriage has made headlines in previous months with Annie allegedly serving him papers ahead of a £27million divorce.

But friends of the pair say Annie ‘chose a low key entrance into the stadium’ to support Walker with their children Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six and five-month-old Rezon.

They told MailOnline: ‘Annie and the boys were in the stands to support Kyle as he made his first appearance on the pitch. They have spent the weekend in Milan, enjoying family time together, checking out the local hotspots and getting to know the area. 

‘The focus today was purely on the game and – as such – the family chose a low key entrance into the stadium via the back doors. It was a big day for Kyle, who made a huge impression an explosive first appearance with his new team.

‘The media spotlight around their personal life has been intense and not something they invite in, particularly where their children are involved as they want to protect them as much as possible.’

It was previously reported last week that Annie had decided to travel to Milan in a private jet with the children to support the move and the family appeared to be in great spirits as they were spotted at the Melia Milano hotel on Saturday.

However, Annie is expected to remain in the UK with the children until their living situation in Italy is sorted.

Annie, 33, kicked Walker out of the family home last October after she discovered he had secretly fathered a second child with his ex-Lauryn Goodman.

But since then the couple have apparently begun patching up their troubled relationship – and were pictured together with their children at Christmas.

The latest pictures of the couple showed them enjoying time together at the five-star luxury establishment that Walker has been staying since he joined Milan.

In one picture, Kyle was holding baby Rezon in his arms and waving at fans, with Annie close behind.

Another snap saw the family sit down to enjoy a meal together, before heading out and about to explore Milan.

Before flying out, mother-of-four Annie, 33, made sure to stick to her original plans and attend her friends birthday celebrations. 

The five-star luxury establishment is where the defender has been staying since he joined the club.

In one picture, Kyle was holding baby Rezon in his arms and waving at fans, with Annie close behind.

Another snap saw the family sit down to enjoy a meal together, before heading out and about to explore Milan.

However, Annie is expected to remain in the UK with the children until their living situation in Italy is sorted. 

Before flying out, mother-of-four Annie, 33, made sure to stick to her original plans and attend her friends birthday celebrations. 

But the WAG is said to be ‘sick and tired’ of dropping everything for her husband and was notably absent during his unveiling in Milan last week.

She has instead been pictured enjoying various events at home, keeping her followers updated by sharing photos to Instagram. 

Annie was meant to be flying out with their four children to see the England star be officially unveiled as an AC Milan player.

However, following an alleged explosive row with Kyle, she chose to stay at home and celebrate her friend’s 40th birthday instead.

A friend told MailOnline: ‘Annie was really excited about the party as it was going to be one of the first times she’d let her hair down since Rezon.

‘When the news came of Kyle’s signing, she was torn between going straight over and sticking to her original plans.’

Tensions were said to have risen between the pair over the rumours that the footballer’s ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman could move to Italy too, with her and Kyle’s two children.

A source told MailOnline: ‘This is a good opportunity to put things behind them and make a go of it as a family unit. It will be a challenge in a new country, but they are willing to give it a go.’

Last year, Annie filed for divorce and kicking the footballer out of the family home in Cheshire, after she discovered he had secretly fathered a second child with his ex-Lauryn.

An insider said: ‘The couple are committed to keeping their family as united as possible and protecting their four boys from any fallout. 

‘They enjoyed Christmas together, as a family, and continue to work on their own relationship but as yet no decisions have been made.’

They added: ‘They would love time and peace away from the spotlight and rumours to be able to continue working on things behind the scenes.’

Meanwhile, Lauryn has admitted how she ‘wished’ to have the option to relocate abroad after being embroiled in an affair and ‘intrusive’ court case with the footballer.

The family court showdown saw her slammed for ‘treating the footballer as an open-ended check book’ by the judge as she insisted ‘I’ll never give up on my kids.’

In an interview with The Mirror on Saturday, Lauryn addressed her plans, admitting ‘Kyle could be on Mars’ for all she cares.

She explained: ‘For the last year I wished to have the option to move abroad because, with all of the drama, I’d like a life reset, but I’m not sure how that looks for us at the minute or what that entails.

‘It makes no difference to me where [Kyle] is, he could be on Mars right now for all I care.’ 

Walker’s shirt was spotted in Milan’s dressing room before the team’s were announced, hinting that the England international might make his debut.

He will be wearing the No 32 shirt for his new side, the same one worn by David Beckham when he played in Italy.

And his debut would have ended in a victory if not for an injury time equalizer from Inter’s Stefan de Vrij, cancelling out Tijjani Reijnders’s first half strike. 

Walker had been part of the Manchester City squad since 2017. 

The 34-year-old decided on seeking a new challenge last month after a difficult campaign with the Premier League champions.

Pep Guardiola revealed in early January that Walker was keen for a fresh start elsewhere and sources close to the player quickly ruled out the potential of the Saudi Pro League.

The defender has been one of the best full backs in the Premier League over the past decade, with the right back shining for Tottenham and Manchester City.

During his time at the Etihad, Walker has lifted 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles.

The England international is initially joining on a £4.2million loan from Manchester City but the deal includes an option for him to stay permanently in Milan until 2027. 

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, to announce his transfer to AC Milan, Walker said: ‘I’m delighted and proud to sign for AC Milan! 

‘A club with such rich history, one I’ve followed since I was a kid. It’s an honour to join and I can’t wait to pull on the Rossoneri shirt and get started.  

‘I’m very much looking forward to this new chapter in my career and to beginning this journey with my family in Italy.’