Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer. 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. "It's emotional and I'm really going to miss it," he said. I'm going to miss you all, but to win a trophy with you guys was really, really special - the best of my career." Trippier also paid tribute to Howe, who had the "trust" to sign him for Newcastle after the pair previously worked together at Burnley.

Source: BBC April 04, 2026 16:15 UTC