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Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner warned 'never stay for the money' as divorce proceeedings put on hold and Man City star targeted for lucrative Saudi move

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<p>Kilner had reportedly been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/annie-kilner-second-thoughts-about-divorcing-kyle-walker-man-city-star-considers-lucrative-move-saudi-arabia/blte67e18eafbda0b16#csbf9bc08fd0de742f" target="_blank">pursuing a divorce from Walker </a>following a turbulent period in their marriage. However, after reuniting as a family over the Christmas holidays, reports suggest she has reconsidered, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/greedy-lauryn-goodman-accused-using-kyle-walker-open-ended-chequebook-man-city-child-maintenance-battle/blt90e5c0ad7238f094#cs47fea99019573f6f" target="_blank">choosing to halt proceedings for now.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Reports have linked Walker with a potential <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kyle-walker-link-up-cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-three-saudi-pro-league-clubs-man-city/blt42d646a445af517d" target="_blank">transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr</a>, where the defender could reportedly earn a staggering £400,000 per week. Despite this, sources close to the couple suggest Kilner’s change of heart is unrelated to the financial windfall such a move would bring. However, one must note that, previously,  Kilner was said to be seeking half of Walker’s £27 million fortune during their divorce negotiations. Nonetheless, the renewed family discussions have led to speculation that the couple may be working towards reconciliation rather than separation.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Lizzie Cundy, who was previously married to footballer Jason, weighed in on Kilner’s decision, advising against staying in the relationship for financial reasons. Cundy, who has seen many high-profile footballer marriages falter, warned Kilner, in her column for <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/32735381/annie-kyle-walker-divorce-lizzie-cundy/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a><em> </em>and wrote: "As someone who has seen many footballer's marriages end in divorce, or limp along miserably for years, you should never stay for money, it should always be for love. Trying to make a family work because of the financial stability at stake won’t work.</p><p>"But I think in Annie’s case she's finished divorce talks for the sake of her family. She was very hurt by what he did and wanted to take control of the matter, to scare him a bit, to say: “Look, you can't treat me like this,’ and she was right to do that."</p>

WHAT KILNER HAS BEEN TOLD

<p>While Walker’s personal life garners headlines, his professional career faces its own uncertainties. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/kyle-walker-axed--man-city-squad-fa-cup-salford-city-england/blt7276495790caae22" target="_blank">veteran defender was notably left out of Manchester City’s squad</a> for their FA Cup third-round clash with Salford City. With reports suggesting City are actively pursuing defensive reinforcements, and have been linked with moves for Abdukodir Khusanov of Lens and Vitor Reis of Palmeiras, Walker’s role in Pep Guardiola’s plans may diminish further.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WALKER?

Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner warned 'never stay for the money' as divorce proceeedings put on hold and Man City star targeted for lucrative Saudi move | Goal.com

Kyle Walker&apos;s wife Annie Kilner has been warned to &quot;never stay for the money&quot; after reportedly putting divorce proceedings on hold.

Kyle Walker&apos;s wife Annie Kilner warned &apos;never stay for the money&apos; as divorce proceeedings put on hold and Man City star targeted for lucrative Saudi move

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