Kieran Trippier's departure from Newcastle United confirmed

Consensus Summary

Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle United this summer when his contract expires, marking the end of a four-and-a-half-year tenure that began in January 2022. The 35-year-old full-back joined the club for £12 million from Atlético Madrid and played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s revival, including helping the team win the Carabao Cup in March 2025 by defeating Liverpool at Wembley. Trippier was Eddie Howe’s first signing and captained the club, contributing over 150 appearances and four goals. His departure is emotional, with both Trippier and Howe acknowledging his significant impact on and off the pitch. The club is also undergoing a summer overhaul, with speculation about other key players potentially leaving, and uncertainty surrounding Howe’s future beyond his fifth anniversary in November. Trippier’s farewell statement thanked supporters, teammates, and staff, highlighting the club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years as a career highlight.