Following
Kyle Walker’s big money move to Manchester City, Tottenham have decided to act
quick and have tied down their 26-year-old right-back Kieran Trippier. The
England international, who moved to Tottenham from Burnley back in June
2015, has penned down a new five-year contract.
“I’m delighted with the new deal, it’s a great achievement
for myself. I’m delighted to get it signed. I learned a lot in the Europa
League and Champions League, playing with the players I have here and the
manager also,” Trippier was quoted by the Independent.
“It’s
been a great experience and a learning experience. I’ve progressed a lot and I
thank my team-mates and manager for that.”
The
26-year-old mostly played as a second fiddle to Kyle Walker, but now with the
Englishman gone, the former Burnley man will be expected to be given the first
team nod next season. In his limited Premier League appearances, however,
Trippier managed the same number of assists Walker had, after playing 33 games.
Most assists by defenders
in the Premier League in 2016/17:
K.Trippier (5 in 566 mins)
K.Walker (5 in 2,704 mins)
A.Smith (5 in 3,099 mins) https://twitter.com/SquawkaNews/status/887281322959544321 …
K.Trippier (5 in 566 mins)
K.Walker (5 in 2,704 mins)
A.Smith (5 in 3,099 mins) https://twitter.com/SquawkaNews/status/887281322959544321 …
Trippier’s
fantastic form saw him get picked ahead of Walker in last season’s FA Cup
semi-final against Chelsea and he was also called up for Tottenham’s final
match against Arsenal at White Hart Lane. All this eventually earned him a
palce in Gareth Southgate’s England squad and he then made his first senior
international start in a friendly against France.
“At
the back end of last season I was really enjoying it, I didn’t want it to end
really because I was getting a lot of game time,” Trippier added.
“When
I first came the manager demands a lot in training and on the field. He’s
helped me a lot with my defensive and attacking work. As an all-round player I
think I’ve changed since I’ve been here.”
Having
said that, Tottenham fans have shown extreme excitement and this is how they reacted
on Twitter. Read on!
Tottenham full-back Kieran Trippier has
signed a new long-term contract with the club http://bbc.in/2tBsl2o pic.twitter.com/0XVi7b5wsE
if walker is worth
50million
then trippier is worth 70million easily!
he's soo good !
then trippier is worth 70million easily!
he's soo good !
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