Over the past few months, the England international has been linked back to England on several occasions. Although several clubs were mentioned in the context of his possible re-playing, it was not until the beginning of January that an offer appeared that met his expectations and the demands of the Spanish champion.
Kieran Trippier is the first winter acquisition of “Magpie”
thus became the first during the government in the Saudi Investment Fund club. The 31-year-old successfully passed all medical tests and signed a contract with “Magpies”, which will expire on June 30, 2024.
Atletico Madrid lost on the sale of the English side-defender. In July 2019, it bought it for 22 million euros, and has now agreed to sell it for 12 million pounds, or 14.3 million euros. In addition, various bonuses have been included in the transaction, which will be paid out if Trippier meets certain requirements.
First Trippier post-transfer
– I am glad that I joined such a fantastic club. I really enjoyed my time in Madrid, but when I realized how much interest there was and that I had worked with Eddie Howe before, I knew this was the place I wanted to be – said Trippier during the presentation.
During his one-and-a-half-year stay, the 31-year-old played 86 games, in which he recorded 11 assists. He joined the club from the Spanish capital, in which he played for four seasons. Previously, he represented the Burnley colors for three years.
Source: Sport
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