Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle United this summer.
Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle United when his contract expires on June 30.
The 35-year-old joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in 2022 for £12million as the first signing made by Eddie Howe following the PIF-led takeover.
He went on to make a huge impact at Newcastle both on and off the pitch.
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Kieran Trippier exit confirmed
Trippier amassed more than 150 appearances for the club, playing a key role in two Champions League qualifications as well as last season’s Carabao Cup win to end a 70-year domestic trophy drought.
The former England international lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium last March alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Jamaal Lascelles.
But with his contract set to expire on June 30, Trippier has decided to call time on his Newcastle career with seven games left of the 2025/26 season.
In a club statement confirming his upcoming departure, Trippier said: “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.
“I want to say a massive thank you to the supporters for all the support through the good and the bad times for me personally. You've always supported me, always stood by me.
“To my teammates, it's going to be emotional. It's been an amazing journey with you guys. I'm going to miss you all, but to win a trophy with you guys was really, really special - the best of my career.
“And to the manager, Eddie Howe, all the coaching staff and the team behind the scenes, a massive thank you. The gaffer had the trust - twice - to sign me, gave me the opportunity to represent and captain this great club and most importantly, we managed to win a trophy.
“I'm going to miss everyone at the club. Thank you.”
Eddie Howe & Ross Wilson on Kieran Trippier
Eddie Howe, Newcastle United’s head coach, commented: “Kieran has been magnificent for us on and off the pitch. From the moment he walked through the door, he has helped to drive standards that have changed the club’s trajectory.
“His performances on the pitch have been to the highest level. Building strong partnerships with the players around him. His outstanding technical ability helped elevate the team and his strong crossing ability helped create many goals and chances for his teammates.
“His leadership skills have been invaluable. In difficult moments his experience has proved calming and his drive and will to win has inspired the players to keep pushing forward.
“While we’ll be saying goodbye to Kieran shortly, we also know we have a lot left to play for this season, and I know a player of Kieran’s character will be giving absolutely everything to end his time here on a high.”
Ross Wilson, Newcastle United’s sporting director, added: ‘Kieran should be so proud of the contribution he has made to Newcastle United’s progress over the last four-and-a-half years.
“I’ve admired Kieran from a distance for many years, and seeing him up close in recent months has only reinforced the impact he has as a leader, both in the dressing room and on the pitch.
“When the time comes, Kieran will leave with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Newcastle United. We wish him every success in whatever comes next.”
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