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Kieran Trippier: Defender to leave Newcastle this summer

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer. The right-back joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 as the first signing following the club's takeover by a Saudi-led consortium. Newcastle were in the relegation places at the time and Trippier has gone on play a crucial role in the club's resurgence under Eddie Howe. The former England international helped his side end their seven-decade wait to win a major domestic trophy last season by lifting the EFL Cup, as well as playing his part in the club qualifying for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025. In a joint statement, the 35-year-old announced he will be departing the club where he has "felt most at home" at the end of the season. "It's emotional and I'm really going to miss it," he said. "I want to say a massive thank you to the supporters for all the support through the good and the bad times for me personally. You've always supported me, always stood by me. "To my team-mates, it's going to be emotional. It's been an amazing journey with you guys. I'm going to miss you all, but to win a trophy with you guys was really, really special - the best of my career." Trip

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Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer. The right-back joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 as the first signing following the club's takeover by a Saudi-led…

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