Newcastle must do everything to finalise Kieran Trippier deal as his detailed stats emerge
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Credit: Imago Thu 5 March 2026 20:00, UK Newcastle United should be doing everything they can to tie Kieran Trippier down to a new contract after his performance against Manchester United.The Magpies rode out 2-1 winners at St James’ Park on Wednesday through Will Osula’s stunning goal, which saw Eddie Howe’s team win despite having played with 10 men for more than 45 minutes.Jacob Ramsey was sent off for two bookable offences in the first half, with Anthony Gordon’s penalty and Casemiro’s equaliser completing a chaotic first 45.Trippier is set to leave at the end of his contract this summer, with an agreement on an extension not yet found. Newcastle fans have criticised Trippier after matches this season, but Wednesday was a showcase of what the right-back can still do. ⚽ Newcastle Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Newcastle United fixture.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Kieran Trippier’s stunning stats vs Man UnitedTrippier will undoubtedly go down in Newcastle history if he is to leave this summer, considering the part he has played in the club’s revival.The former England international was signed from Atletico Madrid in 2022, becoming Eddie Howe’s first signing, and the first under the new Saudi Arabian owners.✍️ Newcastle United are delighted to announce the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atlético Madrid on a two-and-a-half-year deal!Welcome, @trippier2!⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United (@NUFC) January 7, 2022 View Tweet In the years since, Trippier has led the side up the table, featuring from the start and assisting as Newcastle won their first major trophy in 70 years when they won the Carabao Cup last season.Injuries and age have caught up with the full-back, but he remains a force, and he showed it on Wednesday. The 35-year-old also made four tackles, an astonishing 10 clearances, two interceptions, three recoveries, and won an outstanding 10 duels.Kieran Trippier is the first Newcastle full-back to make 10+ clearances and win 10+ duels in a Premier League game since Paul Dummett vs.
The right-back is coming to the end of his career, and it is unclear whether he is eyeing a final move before hanging up his boots.“Kieran Trippier, a player who is coming under a lot of criticism over the last couple of seasons,” former Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop told ESPN on Wednesday. And from a leadership perspective, Kieran Trippier, back end of his career, just continues to be a leader in the back that I think Newcastle have needed, if not relied on and I think there’s such value to that.