Newcastle icon announces he will leave club at end of the season in emotional statement

Newcastle have confirmed that Kieran Trippier will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.

The defender joined the Magpies from Atletico Madrid in January 2022, and has gone on to make 157 appearances in a memorable four-and-a-half-year spell at St James’ Park.

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Trippier was the first recruit under the club’s Saudi ownership and has played a key role in their rise over the last 18 months.

Having joined a Newcastle side fighting for Premier League survival, he has since helped them to qualify for the Champions League twice in three seasons.

Arguably the highlight of his career in black and white came in their 2025 Carabao Cup victory.

Trippier played the full 90 minutes at Wembley as the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 to end a 70-year wait for major silverware, and lifted the trophy alongside captain Bruno Guimaraes.

As well as making over 150 appearances for the club, the England international has also scored four goals, and provided 29 assists.

With seven games remaining of the Premier League season and his contract due to expire in June, Trippier’s exit was confirmed in an emotional club statement.

He told Newcastle’s website: “The time has come to leave this amazing club after four-and-a-half years.

“This is where I have felt most at home. It’s emotional, and I’m really going to miss it.

“I want to say a massive thank you to the supporters for all the support through the good and the bad times for me personally. You’ve always supported me, always stood by me.

“To my teammates, it’s going to be emotional. It’s been an amazing journey with you guys.

“I’m going to miss you all, but to win a trophy with you guys was really, really special – the best of my career.

“And to the manager, Eddie Howe, all the coaching staff and the team behind the scenes, a massive thank you.

“The gaffer had the trust – twice [at Burnley previously] – to sign me, gave me the opportunity to represent and captain this great club and most importantly, we managed to win a
trophy.

“I’m going to miss everyone at the club. Thank you.”

Newcastle head coach Howe, who has been Trippier’s head coach throughout his time on Tyneside, gave a glowing assessment of one of his key players as he reacted to the news.

In the club statement, the Englishman said: “Kieran has been magnificent for us on and off the pitch.

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“From the moment he walked through the door, he
has helped to drive standards that have changed the club’s trajectory.

“His performances on the pitch have been to the highest level. Building strong partnerships with the players around him.

“His outstanding technical ability helped elevate the team and his strong crossing ability helped create many goals and chances
for his teammates.

“His leadership skills have been invaluable. In difficult moments his experience has proved calming and his drive and will to win has inspired the players to keep pushing forward.

“While we’ll be saying goodbye to Kieran shortly, we also know we have a lot left to play for this season, and I know a player of Kieran’s character will be giving absolutely everything to end his time here on a high.”