Former Newcastle United star Kieran Trippier could quit new club just days after agreeing a new contract
Kieran Trippier has warned Wolverhampton Wanderers he may quit Molineux just days after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.
The former England star is infuriated over the way that Rob Edwards was brutally fired and replaced by César Peixoto, with the ex-Middlesbrough boss learning via social media that he had been relieved of his duties.
Chronicle Live understands that Trippier agreed to sign for Edwards and then found out second hand that he had been sacked without being contacted by a club official.
Trippier remains contracted to Newcastle until June 30 and has essentially signed a pre-contract agreement meaning he could demand to tear up the arrangement.
With the 35-year-old choosing Wolves over a host of different options, at home and abroad, he is believed to be mulling over alternatives.
Executive Wolves chairman Nathan Shi said: “I would like to personally thank Rob and his staff for everything they have given to Wolves during what has been a very difficult period in the club’s recent history.
“Rob accepted the challenge of returning to Wolves at a time when the situation was extremely challenging, and throughout his time here he has conducted himself with professionalism, integrity and commitment.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation.
“This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.
“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.
“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.
“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.
“Our ambition is to build a football club capable of achieving sustainable success. That requires clarity of vision, alignment throughout the football operation and the courage to make difficult decisions when we believe they are in the best interests of the club.”
Wolves had also snapped up Mexico star Raul Jimenez – who netted in his country’s 2-0 win over South Africa last night – on a free transfer before the brutal decision to axe Edwards.
Trippier announced he was leaving Newcastle in April after the club’s Champions League exit against Barcelona ended hopes of glory for the season.