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Ex-England Defender Linked to Wolves After Newcastle United Stint
The 35-year-old defender is set to provide leadership for Wolves as they aim for an immediate return to the Premier League.
Kieran Trippier has agreed to join Wolves on a two-year deal with a 12-month extension option, becoming manager Rob Edwards' first summer signing following his Newcastle United departure.
The 35-year-old defender left Newcastle United as a free agent after four-and-a-half seasons, helping the Magpies end a 70-year wait for domestic silverware.
Renowned for his dressing room leadership, the former England international brings experience from Atletico Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, and Burnley, having played in Champions League and Euro finals.
Following relegation from the Premier League, Wolves aim for an immediate return to the top-flight, with Edwards viewing the veteran as a powerful role model for their promotion push.
Trippier will undergo a medical next week upon returning from holiday, ahead of the 2026/27 EFL season fixture release scheduled for June 25.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] Kieran Trippier, a former England international fullback and former teammate of Son Heung-min at Tottenham, has agreed to wear the Wolverhampton Wanderers uniform. On the 29th (Korean time), British media outlet BBC reported that the 35-year-old defender Trippier had reached a verbal agreement to leave Newcastle United and move to Wolverhampton as a free agent. The report also stated that he is expected to s…