Kieran Trippier says he didn’t should assume twice about leaving La Liga winners and Champions League contenders Atletico Madrid for Premier League relegation-battlers Newcastle United.
The England star has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at St James’ Park and turns into the primary senior signing underneath the membership’s new house owners and head coach Eddie Howe.
Trippier spent the final two-and-a-half seasons in Madrid, making 83 appearances for Atletico and serving to Diego Simeone’s facet win the Spanish title final season.
A transfer to Newcastle, who're presently nineteenth within the Premier League, could also be seen as a downward step however Trippier says he agreed the deal with no second thought.
‘I’m delighted to be becoming a member of this unbelievable membership,’ Trippier mentioned. ‘I actually loved my time in Madrid, however after I turned conscious of curiosity from Newcastle, and having labored with Eddie Howe earlier than, I knew this was the place I needed to be.
‘I’m conscious there's loads of work forward of us however I do know the calls for of Premier League nicely and I do know what a tremendous membership that is with very gifted gamers.
‘I can’t wait to get began and I’m excited to step out at St. James’ Park as a Newcastle participant.’
Trippier frolicked at Tottenham, Burnley, Barnsley and Manchester Metropolis earlier than heading to Spain and Howe believes he's the right addition to assist Newcastle keep away from relegation.
The Magpies boss mentioned: ‘I'm actually happy to welcome Kieran to Newcastle United. I've lengthy admired his talents and have adopted his profession, so when the chance arose to safe him, we didn’t hesitate.
‘Lots of exhausting work has gone into planning for the January switch window lengthy earlier than the month started, which is obvious in how shortly we've been in a position to full this transfer.
‘I wish to thank everybody concerned, notably our house owners, and I’m very a lot wanting ahead to working with Kieran once more on the coaching pitch.’
Newcastle have amassed simply 11 factors from 19 video games this season – profitable solely as soon as – and are two factors from security.
Trippier might make his Newcastle debut in Saturday’s FA Cup conflict towards Cambridge United, with Howe’s facet returning to Premier League motion subsequent weekend towards Watford.
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