Bruno Guimaraes has reacted to the announcement of Kieran Trippier’s upcoming departure from Newcastle United.
Guimaraes and Trippier both joined Newcastle during a transformative January transfer window in 2022. Trippier was the first signing made by Eddie Howe under the new ownership, which paved the way for Guimaraes to buy into the project and follow suit.
Both players have played huge roles in the club’s rise from a relegation-threatened side to Champions League qualification challengers and, most notably, cup winners.
The pair lifted the Carabao Cup with Jamaal Lascelles at Wembley Stadium last March as Newcastle ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought.
But it was announced on Saturday that Trippier would be leaving Newcastle when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old has made over 150 appearances for the Magpies and the announcement of his departure has been met with an overwhelmingly heartfelt response.
Newcastle captain Guimaraes took to Instagram to share the video of Trippier’s departure announcement interview and captioned it with: “Thanks for everything you have done for this club Tripps! It was a pleasure to play for more than four years alongside you mate. Wishing you all the best. Legend.”
Dan Burn, who also joined Newcastle during the same transfer window as Trippier and Guimaraes, commented: “Legend.”
Magpies defender Fabian Schar, who is also out of contract at the end of the season, commented: “Gonna be a big miss.”
What next for Kieran Trippier?
When asked about what the future holds after leaving Newcastle, Trippier said in a club interview: "There's a few things in the pipeline.
“I don't want to say too much because I want to be respectful for the club.
“That will get sorted when it gets sorted, I just want to focus on Palace and the remaining games ahead to give my all as I always have for the football club. Whatever happens in the future will happen and I'm excited for that."
But before that, Newcastle still have seven games left to play in whcih Trippier intends to play a role.
“You’ll get 100% from me,” he added. “I'm really attached to Newcastle. It's going to be really sad after the Fulham game but of course I'm going to follow the club, follow the manager, and I can come back whenever I can to watch the games and support the lads.
“I just hope this club can push even further and win more silverware.”
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