Lauryn Goodman tried to befriend Kyle Walker’s wife Annie telling her ‘all footballers are the same’ after he was exposed as a love cheat – a year before falling pregnant herself with the England star’s baby

Lauryn Goodman tried to befriend Kyle Walker’s wife a year before she became pregnant with the England football star’s baby.

Friends close to Annie Walker, 30, claim reality star Lauryn headed to the WAG at a Manchester nightclub to comfort her after it emerged Kyle, 33, had cheated on her with Ex on the Beach contestant in April 2019 Laura Brown. .

Lauryn allegedly told her that “all football players are the same” and that she “understood” what Annie was going through.

And two months later, Lauryn, 32, messaged Annie again, during a chance meeting in Ibiza, where she was on a ‘make or break’ holiday with Kylie, inviting her to Pacha nightclub and calling her ‘gorj’, an abbreviation of ‘beautiful’. , in a WhatsApp conversation seen by MailOnline.

But despite the overture of friendship, Lauryn was expecting her first child with Kyle just over twelve months later, while he and Annie were temporarily separated.

Annie, who is expecting her fourth child with Kyle, announced earlier this month that the couple would split after 13 years. Pictured together in 2019

Mrs Goodman (pictured on January 12) has told those close to her that she is adamant that she had no intention of breaking up his marriage and does not want to be seen as the cause.

Mrs Goodman (pictured on January 12) has told those around her that she is adamant that she had no intention of breaking up his marriage and does not want to be seen as the cause.

MailOnline can also reveal that Kyle refused Lauryn’s request to bring her a £9,000 Cartier bracelet for Christmas on behalf of their son Kairo, instead depositing £2,000 into her bank account, which she later spent on a Louis Vuitton bag has released, amid claims from friends close to Lauryn that the Manchester City star showered her with lavish gifts.

A source said: ‘Annie had no idea who Lauryn was when she approached her at Nuage nightclub during a night out in Manchester with her sister, where she was blowing off steam after Kyle’s affair was made public.

‘Wanting to be her shoulder to cry on, Lauryn comforted her about Kyle’s offences, saying his behavior was typical of ‘most footballers’ and later texted her to make sure she got home safely.

‘And when they were both in Ibiza two months later, she put the friends act on again, trying to meet up in Pacha, after realizing she was on the White Isle with Kyle.

“But months later she started dating Kyle, leaving Annie convinced that the only reason she was trying to get close to her was so she could steal her partner.”

They added: “Trying to befriend Annie is typical of the vindictive and calculated behavior she has displayed behind the scenes over the past year.

“She made Annie’s life a misery.”

Annie, who is expecting her fourth child with Kyle, announced earlier this month that the couple would split after 13 years.

The split was confirmed days before MailOnline revealed Kyle was the father of Lauryn’s three-month-old baby, known only as ‘KW’.

Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner are pictured at Depot Mayfield in Manchester after a trophy parade last June

Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner are pictured at Depot Mayfield in Manchester after a trophy parade last June

Kyle secretly married his high school sweetheart Annie in 2022.  They share children Riaan, Roman and Reign

Kyle secretly married his high school sweetheart Annie in 2022. They share children Riaan, Roman and Reign

Lauryn Goodman is pictured with son Kairo, who she shares with Manchester City and England star Walker

Lauryn Goodman is pictured with son Kairo, who she shares with Manchester City and England star Walker

The 81-year-old English star broke his silence last Friday by apologizing to Annie for the “upset” he caused her, a nod to his numerous cheating scandals, including his affair with Ex On The Beach’s Laura, who claimed she were romping in the back. his £200,000 Bentley.

Annie was spotted hitting the gym on Friday, still without her wedding ring, as she took time away from the relationship.

MailOnline can reveal Kyle is fighting to save his marriage. The couple married in 2022 but he continues to live separately from his wife after she kicked him out of their £2.4million marital home.

He will attend all of Annie’s future baby scans and will remain present for their three children.

And Kyle’s bid for a reconciliation with Annie is further strengthened by the fact that she has yet to speak to any legal representatives about a future divorce.

A source close to the couple said: ‘Annie hasn’t spoken to a single lawyer yet.

‘Right now, she is focusing on herself, her children and making sure her pregnancy goes smoothly.

Annie announced her divorce from footballer husband Kyle earlier this week after two years of marriage

Annie announced her divorce from footballer husband Kyle after two years of marriage

“The longer she doesn’t seek legal help, it gives Kyle hope that he can win her back.”

The English defender has this weekend off as his Manchester City team only resumes the fourth round of the FA Cup against his former club Spurs on Saturday.

Last Sunday, Kyle was named Team of the Year at The Best FIFA Football Awards following his treble-winning season with Manchester City.