Kieran Trippier is thinking about ending his deal with Wolves just a few days after joining the team.
In a surprising turn of events, Kieran Trippier is reportedly thinking about backing out of his deal with Championship club Wolves, just days after they announced he had signed a two-year contract.
Trippier left Newcastle United this summer after his contract ended. Wolves’ manager Rob Edwards recently called signing Trippier a “real coup,” especially after the team was relegated to the second tier of English football.
Edwards said, “I’m so happy to bring him here. When we met, it was clear he really wants to join Wolves. He’s eager to help us get promoted again, and that means a lot to us.”
Trippier also shared how pleased he was to join the club, saying he was “absolutely delighted,” despite interest from Premier League teams. The 35-year-old added that he had a “good chat” with Edwards and that he was impressed by the manager’s passion to help the club bounce back from the Championship.
However, things quickly changed. On Thursday morning, just days after those comments, Wolves fired Edwards after only seven months in charge. This decision reportedly upset Trippier.
Journalist Pete O’Rourke says Trippier feels “misled” by the club because of Edwards’ sudden sacking, and is now thinking about cancelling his deal. It’s worth noting that Trippier’s contract officially starts on July 1.
Edwards took over Wolves in November, replacing Vitor Pereira. He was reportedly shocked and unhappy with how the club told him about his dismissal, according to Sky Sports. Wolves plan to hire Cesar Peixoto from Portuguese club Gil Vicente as their new manager.
Wolves’ executive chairman Nathan Shi explained the decision on the club’s website, saying, “This was a really tough choice. After the season ended, we carefully reviewed every part of the football operation.”
He added, “This wasn’t about character or dedication, but about choosing what we believe is best for the club’s future success. While there were some good signs under Edwards, we think a different football approach fits better with the style and competitiveness we want.”
Shi concluded, “It would’ve been easier to stick with what we know, but leadership means making tough decisions to give Wolves the strongest chance to move forward.”