The former Sheffield United defender has said sorry after it was widely reported he held a party at his home last week, breaking the Government's rules on social distancing. The country is in lockdown to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
A report in the Sun said that last Tuesday (March 31) Walker and a friend paid £2,200 for Louise McNamara and a 24-year-old Brazilian woman to visit his home.
The escorts reportedly left the next day. The Manchester City and and England right-back then used his social media accounts to urge the public to stay indoors and follow government guidelines on social distancing.
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In a statement released today, Walker said: "I want to take this opportunity to issue a public apology for the choices I made last week which have resulted in a story today (Sunday) about my private life in a tabloid newspaper."
"I understand that my position as a professional footballer brings the responsibility of being a role model. As such, I want to apologise to my family, friends, football club, supporters and the public for letting them down.
"There are heroes out there making a vital difference to society at the moment, and I have been keen to help support and highlight their amazing sacrifices and life-saving work over the past week.
"My actions in this matter are in direct contrast to what I should have been doing regarding the lockdown. And I want to re-iterate the message: Stay home, stay safe."
Football is on hold with the coronavirus outbreak shutting down sport and City will now look into Walker's conduct.
A club statement read: "Manchester City FC are aware of a story in a tabloid newspaper regarding the private life of Kyle Walker in relation to a breach of the UK lockdown and social distancing rules.
"We are disappointed to hear the allegations, note Kyle's swift statement and apology, and will be conducting an internal disciplinary procedure in the coming days."