Kieran Trippier ‘agrees’ to sign for recently relegated outfit
Kieran Trippier has reportedly agreed to sign for a side that are tipped to rival Burnley for promotion next season.
But the former Claret has wasted no time in resolving his future, with it being claimed he’s already agreed to sign for Wolves.
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Rob Edwards’ side are heading back to the Championship after finishing this season in last place - as confirmed by their final day 1-1 draw at Burnley.
But despite this season’s woes, the Molineux outfit are currently among the bookies’ favourites to win an instant promotion, sitting second in the betting behind West Ham.
The Clarets, meanwhile, sit just behind in third as they case a third straight promotion from the second tier.
According to Sky Sports, Trippier has agreed a two-year deal with Wolves, with the option for a third.
A medical has been pencilled in for when he returns from a family holiday next week.
The former England international made his name with Burnley after failing to make the grade at Manchester City.
After a three-year spell at Turf Moor, where he helped Sean Dyche’s side win promotion in 2014, Trippier left to join Tottenham, before jetting off to Spain to represent Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.
After three years in the Spanish capital, Trippier returned to England where he played under ex-Clarets boss Eddie Howe.
“Kieran has been magnificent for us on and off the pitch,” Howe said of Trippier’s St James’ Park departure.
“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 team-mates.
“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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