Newcastle, April 4: English Football Club Newcastle United has announced the exit of their prime defender Kieran Trippier, when his contract expires this summer. Kieran joined the club from Atlético Madrid in January 2022 and has made an immense contribution on and off the pitch in four-and-a-half years at St. James’ Park.
Arriving with the club in the Premier League’s relegation places, he has helped Newcastle United to achieve UEFA Champions League qualification twice in the last three seasons.He also played the full 90 minutes at Wembley as Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the 2025 Carabao Cup final. As a key member of the first team leadership group, he lifted the club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years alongside captain Bruno Guimarães.In a joint statement, the 35-year-old announced he will be departing the club where he has “felt most at home” at the end of the season.“The time has come to leave this amazing club after four-and-a-half years. This is where I have felt most at home. It’s emotional, and I’m really going to miss it,” he said. (IANS)
