Atletico Madrid supporter begs Kieran Trippier to stay as right-back makes 'farewell gesture' following Newcastle United bid
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The Magpies have recently tabled a transfer bid for the England international, who is keen on a return to England.
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Hide AdIn the meantime, Trippier has started the last three matches for Atletico and played the full 90 minutes as the La Liga champions beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 on Sunday.
During the game, one young supporter held up a message to Trippier which read in English: “Trippier stay! [You're] a great soccer player.”
Following the game, Trippier was the last Atletico player left out on the pitch at Estadio Metropolitano as he applauded the home supporters in attendance.
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Hide AdWhether it was a farewell gesture or just a simple applause will become apparent in the upcoming days as The Magpies close in on a move for the England international, who is understood to have a release clause of £31million