In a remarkable string of events, Kieran Trippier is reportedly considering tearing up his deal with Championship club Wolves – just days after they confirmed that he was coming on a two-year contract.
Trippier, who left Newcastle United in the summer after his contract expired, was described by manager Rob Edwards this week as a “real scoop”, especially considering the club was recently relegated to England’s second tier.
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“I’m so happy to have him here because when we met, it was very clear that he really wanted to come to Wolves,” Edwards said. “He wants to help us get promoted again, so this is really something for us to achieve.
Trippier also expressed great joy at signing for the club, saying that he was “absolutely thrilled to be here” despite interest from Premier League clubs.
The 35-year-old also said that he had had a “good chat” with Edwards. “What struck me first was how passionate he was about helping the club move forward to get out of the Championship next season,” he added.
But on Thursday morning, just days after these comments were made public, Edwards was sacked at Wolves – after only seven months at the helm. A decision that has reportedly annoyed Trippier.
In fact, he is considering cancelling his deal with the club, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, who claims that the full-back feels “cheated” by the club after the sacking of Edwards.
It is also pointed out that Trippier’s deal with Wolves starts on July 1.
Wolves speak out about the sacking of Rob Edwards
Edwards, who took over Wolves in November after replacing Vitor Pereira, was shocked when he heard the news of the sacking on Wednesday night, and he is angry with the way it was communicated, according to Sky Sports.
The club will replace him with Cesar Peixoto from Portuguese club Gil Vicente.
Wolves chairman Nathan Shi explained the decision to part ways with Edwards in a statement on the club’s website.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision. After the end of the season, we conducted a thorough review of all aspects of the football operations,” he said.
“This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club develop in the years to come.
“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about finding out what we think gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to progress from a sporting perspective.
“Although there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football professional direction would better match the style, identity and competitiveness we want to establish in the club.
“It would have been easier to continue with what was known. But 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 – decisions that will give Wolves the strongest platform to move forward.
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