Newcastle United may hand a new contract to 35-year-old English right-back Kieran Trippier amid Valentino Livramento’s links with Arsenal for a summer move.
According to a report by Football Insider, Kieran Trippier may remain at Newcastle United beyond the 2025/26 season. The Magpies have been mulling over parting ways with the 35-year-old right-back after his contract ends on June 30. However, Valentino Livramento’s links with Arsenal have compelled the Tyneside outfit to consider keeping him at St. James’ Park.
How has Kieran Trippier fared in his career?
Kieran Trippier quickly established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League after joining Newcastle United from Atletico Madrid in January 2022. The Englishman spent his formative years in his homeland and rose in prominence during his spell with Burnley. He then endured a topsy-turvy stint with Tottenham Hotspur after arriving from Burnley in July 2015.
The 35-year-old was solid during his spell with Atletico Madrid, but he was excellent in his first few seasons with Newcastle United. The Tyneside outfit signed Trippier in a deal worth £12 million in January 2022, and he hit the ground running in the second half of the 2021/22 season, becoming a transformative figure for the Tyneside outfit.
The former English international has made over 150 appearances for Newcastle United thus far while chipping in with four goals and 29 assists. However, Trippier’s stock has fallen in the last 18 months, with Valentino Livramento becoming the first-choice right-back. With the player entering the final six months of his contract, a departure as a free agent has been on the cards.
What next?
Recent reports have claimed that Kieran Trippier is open to signing a new contract with Newcastle United. However, other updates have suggested that the Magpies have been mulling over parting ways with the former Tottenham wide player as a free agent after his contract expires in a few months.
Some reports have claimed that the Tyneside outfit could sanction Trippier’s departure in the summer transfer window. However, the situation has flipped in recent weeks, as Valentino Livramento faces an uncertain future at St. James’ Park amid his links with Premier League bigwigs.
Widespread reports have heavily linked the Englishman with Arsenal, and a move to the Emirates may be on the cards. That may benefit Trippier, as he may earn a new contract from Newcastle United in the coming weeks. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 35-year-old English right-back.
