Emotional Kieran Trippier announces he will leave Newcastle at end of season

Football
4 Apr 2026 • 7:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Kieran Trippier is set to leave Newcastle at the end of his contract, concluding a four-and-a-half-year tenure with the club.
  • The 35-year-old former England international joined in January 2022, making over 150 appearances and playing a significant role in the club's progress under Eddie Howe.
  • Trippier co-lifted the Carabao Cup, marking Newcastle's first domestic trophy in 70 years, and helped the team qualify for the Champions League in two of the last three seasons.
  • He expressed his emotional attachment to the club, thanking supporters, teammates, and manager Eddie Howe for their support and the opportunity to represent and captain the team.
  • Manager Eddie Howe praised Trippier's 'magnificent' contribution on and off the pitch, acknowledging his role in changing the club's trajectory and setting high standards.

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