Kieran Trippier set for move to Wolves following Newcastle exit
Kieran Trippier is poised to continue his career in the Championship after agreeing a move to Wolves following his departure from Newcastle, reports BritPanorama.
The former England defender is believed to have verbally agreed terms with the Midlands club and is expected to complete a free transfer in the coming weeks. Trippier, 35, is set to sign a two-year contract at Molineux, with the agreement also including the option of a further 12 months.
If finalised as expected, the experienced full-back will become the first signing of the Rob Edwards era as Wolves prepare for life in the Championship following relegation from the Premier League.
This move will bring an end to Trippier’s successful spell at Newcastle, where he established himself as one of the club’s most influential players after arriving from Atletico Madrid in January 2022. In his four-and-a-half years on Tyneside, Trippier made 160 appearances and scored four goals, helping Newcastle return to the Champions League and ending a lengthy wait for major silverware.
The right-back captained the Magpies to Carabao Cup success in 2025, securing the club’s first major domestic trophy for decades and cementing his place among Newcastle’s modern-day success stories. Before moving to St James’ Park, Trippier enjoyed a decorated career across England and Spain, with notable achievements including winning La Liga during the 2020-21 campaign at Atletico Madrid.
At international level, Trippier earned 54 caps for England and featured prominently during a successful period for the national team, including a memorable free-kick goal in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia. He announced his retirement from international football in 2024 after more than a decade of service.
Trippier’s arrival represents a significant statement of intent from Wolves as the club aims to mount an immediate challenge for promotion back to the Premier League. Following a disappointing campaign that ended with relegation, Wolves are keen to add leadership and experience to the dressing room, focusing on recruitment of homegrown players.
Club officials have identified a lack of experience as key to their struggles and have prioritised addressing this issue during the summer transfer window. Trippier’s experience at the highest level of both domestic and international football is viewed as an ideal fit for the profile Wolves are targeting, while further changes to the squad are expected before the new season begins.
As Wolves look to rebuild, they have their eyes set on a swift return to the top flight, a journey that will undoubtedly be shaped by new signings such as Trippier. In a league where experience can make all the difference, his addition could be the catalyst for a revival at Molineux.
