Kieran Trippier’s future at Newcastle United is uncertain as he approaches the end of his contract. The former England international has an open mind about his next move, whether that is staying in England or playing abroad.
Trippier’s Coaching Aspirations
Trippier still believes he has plenty to give as a player, but he has his sights set on becoming a coach when he eventually retires. He was seen offering encouragement and instructions to team-mates from the touchline during Newcastle United’s 3-1 win against Brighton. He even attempted to get in the ear of Pascal Gross at one point before the Brighton midfielder took a corner kick.
Despite not featuring in the match, Trippier appeared fully engaged.
Emotional Departure Looms
Trippier admitted it will be “emotional” to leave Newcastle at the end of his contract, after spending longer at the club than anywhere else in his senior career. He is determined to end his four-and-a-half-year spell on a high. Following injuries to Lewis Miley and Tino Livramento, he could even come back into the side for a final run.
Trippier’s three children will be a major consideration in his plans.
Catalyst for Change
Trippier joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in January 2022. The right-back proved a catalyst as the first signing in the aftermath of the club’s Saudi-led takeover, and convinced others like Bruno Guimaraes to follow in the mid-season window.
- Trippier has 54 caps for England.
- He is 35 years old.
- He is considering staying in England or playing abroad.
EFL Cup Triumph
There is likely to be a familiar look to the team which lines up against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Nick Pope, Trippier, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy could start. They all featured when Newcastle ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the EFL Cup last season.
It was Trippier who set up Burn’s opener in the 2-1 win against Liverpool in the final. He went on to lift the trophy alongside Guimaraes and Jamaal Lascelles at Wembley.
Trippier has been focused on seeing the season out before sitting down to assess his options.