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Kyle Walker is considering ditching Manchester City and the Premier League in favour of a move to Saudi Arabia at the end of the season, according to reports.
Well-documented issues in his love life that has seen Walker father two kids with social media influencer Lauryn Goodman while still married to his wife Annie Kilner have made the England star consider his future options, as reported by The Sun.
The City star was in talks with Bayern Munich over a potential exit last year before signing a new contract extension that keeps him at the reigning Premier League and European champions until 2026.
Meanwhile, Walker and Kilner recently celebrated the birth of their fourth son, Rezon.
The media storm focusing on Walker's relationship could pave the way for a summer departure from European football and the City full-back has been in discussion with former team-mate Riyad Mahrez over moving to the Middle East.
Kyle Walker and his wife, Annie Kilner, are reportedly considering leaving Man City in favour of a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer
Walker is believed to be considering all options available to him at the end of the season
Walker reportedly sought advice from former team-mate Riyad Mahrez (pictured) who currently plays in Saudi Arabia
Walker and Kilner (middle) are believed to be considering future options for their family
Mahrez joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli after winning the Treble under Pep Guardiola and has been offering expert guidance to Walker on life in the nation.
He moved there with wife Taylor Ward and their young daughter last year, with the former initially upset at leaving England in favour of Saudi Arabia.
Ward later claimed she felt more comfortable after seeing popular food chain Nandos had premises in the country.
Should Walker depart then he would be the highest-profile England player to move to the league - who are continuing their approach of attracting top talent by offering huge salaries.
Jordan Henderson previously left the Premier League for Saudi Arabia last year before later returning to Europe with Ajax in January.
33-year-old Walker is understood to be 'very happy' at City as they continue their quest for a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title and prepare to take on derby rivals Man United in the FA Cup final for the second season in a row.
Walker's wife, Kilner, is also reportedly in favour of departing England in search of a fresh start overseas, sources reportedly told The Sun.
Conversations with Mahrez are said to have focused primarily on the different clubs in the Saudi Pro League and the lifestyle for foreign players moving to the oil-rich kingdom.
Mahrez and his wife Taylor Ward (both pictured) swapped England for Saudi Arabia last summer
Should Walker leave England then he would be one of the highest-profile recruits in the Saudi Pro League
Walker was delighted with the information he was given by his former colleague and will be weighing up all available options once the season has concluded.
His departure would mark a huge blow for Guardiola who masterminded the player's move to the Etihad from Tottenham in 2017 for an initial £47m.
Walker is one of England's most-decorated players after previously being brough to City by manager Pep Guardiola (pictured) in 2017
Meanwhile, Walker is expected to play a starring role in England's upcoming European Championship campaign in Germany that gets underway in June.
The English top-flight veteran has gone on to become one of England's most decorated players since then by winning five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
Breaking his silence on his previous affair with Goodman, Walker told The Sun at the start of the year: 'What I've done is horrible and I take full responsibility.
'I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can't begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I've tried to ask her but there's pain and hurt.'
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