**Kieran Trippier has announced his intention to leave Newcastle United at the end of the season to pursue new challenges.**
At 35, Trippier hasn’t slowed down, playing every three or four days in a hectic season for Newcastle. He’s been the consummate professional this season.
He will leave a lasting legacy behind. Trippier was the first signing of the new era, which felt like a huge statement of intent from the club at the time, and he’s since gone on to be a hugely influential leader, guiding the club to two Champions League campaigns, two cup finals and the [club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years.](https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2025/03/22/analysing-how-kieran-trippier-set-the-tone-for-the-carabao-cup-win/)
The former England international has made over 150 appearances for Newcastle and is a huge fan favourite. But perhaps his biggest fan at Newcastle United is Eddie Howe.
No doubt, Howe will be very sad to see him go, and he was full of praise for Trippier as a player and a person in his statement to the [official website.](https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/kieran-trippier-and-newcastle-united-to-part-ways)
> _“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._
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> _“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._
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> _“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._
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> _“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.”_
Meanwhile, although he’s not had as much time with Trippier, sporting director Ross Wilson also gave his thoughts, saying that he’d always admired Trippier, but getting to work with him in person only reinforced that admiration.
> _“Kieran should be so proud of the contribution he has made to Newcastle United’s progress over the last four-and-a-half years._
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> _“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._
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> _“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.”_
Newcastle will have a huge gap to fill in the summer, not just in terms of the squad place, but in the leadership group. Tripp’s influence at the club cannot be understated.
Good luck, Keiran.