Newcastle United fullback Kieran Tripper admits he urged England teammate Jude Bellingham to move to Real Madrid.
The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder made a 103m transfer to Madrid last week.
Former Atletico Madrid defender Trippier admits chatting with Bellingham before he completed his switch.
" just said to him go and embrace it you know?" said Trippier.
"The lifestyle, the football, the league. For his family it'll be an amazing opportunity for him to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world at such a young age, he fully deserves it as well."