Kieran Trippier opens up on why his move to Manchester United collapsed
Kieran Trippier completed his move from Atletico Madrid to Newcastle United during the January transfer window. Upon his arrival, he helped Newcastle escape a relegation struggle. He was also sought after by Manchester United, who were looking for a more attacking option to compete with Wan Bissaka.
It was quite surprising when Kieran Trippier decided to leave Atletico to join Newcastle in January. In fact, at the time, Newcastle were struggling in their Premier League and they were not even hopeful of remaining in the top flight. Kieran Trippier has revealed that he was rather planning to join Manchester United but family issues got in the way.
He told the Mirror football: “Yes they (United) were interested. There were a couple of clubs.
“Me and the manager had a chat at the start of the season and agreed if an opportunity came up I might go.
“At the start of the season I had a couple of family problems. To be fair they didn’t want to come back [from Spain]. It didn’t happen, so I carried on.
“I am not one to throw my toys out of the pram when it didn’t happen.
“I wanted to come back to the north. So there is (Manchester) City and Liverpool. As a player you have to be realistic as well.
“The Newcastle deal happened really quickly. The manager took over, who I knew well and it was a good decision. This place is a football city and people are obsessed with their club.”
With Newcastle still in the top flight and being backed with quality talent like Nick Pope and Sven Botman, they will be looking to have a spectacular campaign this season.
