The news Newcastle fans were all no doubt waiting for arrived on Friday morning as Kieran Trippier was announced as their first signing of the winter window.
Newcastle sign Trippier
Trippier, of course, will also go down in history as the first signing of Newcastle’s new owners, the SAPIF.
It is understood that the Magpies have landed Trippier for an initial £12m, plus add-ons.
Newcastle would also confirm that Trippier has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with them, which will keep him at the North East outfit until after his 33rd birthday.
✍️ Newcastle United are delighted to announce the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atlético Madrid on a two-and-a-half-year deal!
Welcome, @trippier2!
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 7, 2022
Kieran Trippier’s first message following Newcastle switch
Following his signing being made official, Kieran Trippier has taken to social media to send his first message as a Newcastle player, which you can read below:
I’m so happy to be joining Newcastle. Everyone knows the fans are unbelievably passionate and I will give my absolute all for them. I can’t wait to get to work
Thank you to everyone at @nufc & the fans for the very warm welcome I have received so far
I’m so happy to be joining Newcastle. Everyone knows the fans are unbelievably passionate and I will give my absolute all for them. I can’t wait to get to work ??
Thank you to everyone at @nufc & the fans for the very warm welcome I have received so far ?? pic.twitter.com/6d0raRrpnv
— Kieran Trippier (@trippier2) January 7, 2022
Trippier joins Newcastle having seen them win just one league game in a staggering 19 attempts.
Will his experience be enough to keep them up or do Eddie Howe and co. need to dip into the market further this month?