'Angry' Newcastle United favourite considers contract U-turn after bombshell statement
Kieran Trippier is considering ripping up his contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Newcastle United favourite Kieran Trippier is considering terminating his contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers following the brutal sacking of manager Rob Edwards.
Trippier only joined Wolves on Monday evening, turning down offers from elsewhere to join the Championship club on a two-year contract.
The 35-year-old cited Edwards as a key factor behind his decision to join, only for Wolves to sack the 43-year-old less than 72 hours later, with Portuguese boss Cesar Peixoto lined up to replace him.
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Kieran Trippier considers ripping up Wolves contract
Blindsided by Edwards’ axing, Trippier is said to feel “angry and betrayed” and, as a result, is considering his options, including ripping up his contract.
The former England international remains contracted to Newcastle until June 30 and has essentially signed a pre-contract agreement with Wolves, meaning he could have legal grounds to back out of the arrangement.
Explaining the decision to sack Edwards, Wolves chairman Nathan Shi said: “I would like to personally thank Rob and his staff for everything they have given to Wolves during what has been a very difficult period in the club’s recent history.
“Rob accepted the challenge of returning to Wolves at a time when the situation was extremely challenging, and throughout his time here he has conducted himself with professionalism, integrity and commitment.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation.
“This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.
“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.
“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.
“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.
“Our ambition is to build a football club capable of achieving sustainable success. That requires clarity of vision, alignment throughout the football operation and the courage to make difficult decisions when we believe they are in the best interests of the club.”
Trippier made 160 appearances for the Magpies during his four-and-a-half years, helping them to end their 56-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup and qualifying for the Champions League twice.
But it wasn’t just on the pitch where Trippier played an integral part, with his leadership off the pitch well-documented by head coach Eddie Howe and his now-former teammates.