Kieran Trippier completes move back to Premier League Club
Kieran Trippier, an England defender has completed his move back to a premier league club, Newcastle.
The England international becomes Newcastle United’s first signing of the Saudi era. Newcastle United is at the bottom and is fighting for the league’s survival.
The full-back joins from Atletico Madrid on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
The 31-year-old moved back to the Premier League for an undisclosed fee, understood to be in the region of £12million plus add-ons.
The former Tottenham defender has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal, signaling the start of a new era for the Magpies, who are owned by Saudi Arabia.
A club statement said: “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm the signing of England full-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee.
“The 31-year-old has agreed to terms on a two-and-a-half-year deal and becomes the first senior signing under the club’s owners and head coach Eddie Howe.”
Trippier, who was signed by Howe for former club Burnley during his spell in Turf Moor, won LaLiga with Atletico last season but is relishing his return to England.
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He said: “I’m delighted to be joining this fantastic club. I really enjoyed my time in Madrid, but when I became aware of interest from Newcastle United and having worked with Eddie Howe before, I knew this was where I wanted to be.
“I’m aware there is a lot of work ahead of us, but I know the demands of Premier League well and I know what an amazing club this is with very talented players. I can’t wait to get started and I’m excited to step out at St James’ Park as a Newcastle player.”
With Newcastle facing League One Cambridge in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, Kieran Trippier finds himself in top-flight survival war.
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