NEWCASTLE, England (AP) – Former England right-back Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle at the end of the season when his contract expires, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.
The 35-year-old defender joined from Atlético Madrid in January 2022 as a hotshot shortly after the north-east club were relegated from the then relegation zone. Bought Funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
During his four-and-a-half years at St James’ Park, Trippier made over 150 appearances for Newcastle, scoring four goals and helping the team. win the english league cup They won their first major trophy in 70 years and also qualified for the Champions League twice in the past three years.
“This is where I feel most at home,” Trippier said. “It’s emotional and I’m going to really miss you.”
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Trippier had “helped drive standards that changed the trajectory of the club”.
“His leadership skills were invaluable,” Howe said. “In difficult moments, his experience was calming and his drive and will to win inspired the players to keep going.”
Newcastle have seven games remaining this season, all of which will be played in the Premier League.
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