Wolves Secure Kieran Trippier's Agreement for Molineux Move After Newcastle Exit
Wolves are on the verge of signing Kieran Trippier, the former England international, who has verbally agreed to a move to Molineux on a free transfer following his exit from Newcastle United. At 35 years old, Trippier is set to sign a two-year contract with the option for an additional year, making him Rob Edwards' first summer signing. His departure from Newcastle comes after a successful four-and-a-half-year stint at St James' Park, where he made 160 appearances and netted four goals. During his time there, he played a crucial role in helping the Magpies secure the Carabao Cup in 2025, marking their first domestic trophy since 1955. Trippier's impressive career includes: Winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid in 2020-21. Being a Champions League runner-up with Tottenham in 2019. Earning 54 caps for the England national team, scoring in the 2018 World Cup semi-final and starting in the Euro 2020 final before retiring from international duty in 2024. As Wolves look to rebuild after finishing bottom of the Premier League, they aim to bring in more experienced players, prioritizing homegrown talent. The club's management acknowledges the need for players who understand the club's culture, having struggled with just three wins in their last season, which ended their eight-year tenure in the top flight. Upcoming departures include goalkeeper Jose Sa, forward Hwang Hee-chan, and midfielder Ladislav Krejci, while Mateus Mane is expected to remain after a breakthrough season.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-29