Atlético was firm in defense in Balaídos and Oblak he only conceded one goal, from a penalty. The defensive fortress will continue being the hallmark of the rojiblanco team in the field and also in the offices. The Madrid club has closed in band to negotiate by Trippier, claimed by the main sets of the Premier. Time and again Atlético's response has been the same: no. Over and over again at Atlético they explained that Trippier is not for sale and that he is an important player for the league champion. Over and over again Atlético referred to its clause: 60 million. United and Arsenal have been the two clubs most interested in this footballer.
Seems complicated that any club go to pay that amount for a 30-year-old right-back (he'll turn 31 in September). Trippier had a very good Euro Cup and there are few full-backs that reach the top hurting the rival. Simeone knew how to get the most out of the three-center and two-lane system. And from there it became strong. Some of the big problems for Atlético last season they came when Trippier was dismissed due to the sanction of the English Federation. Vrsaljko, always with difficulties in the form of injuries, is his natural substitute, although in the end Marcos Llorente ended up playing in this position. Against Celta, in the league start, the same thing happened.
The lateraHe joined the team on day 2 and before the Vigo team he was on the bench. Cholo used him in the second time and from now on, with more training, it will begin to regain your place in the team. Trippier arrived at Atlético ago two seasons with the complicated mission of making Juanfran forget. And has rendered well. English players usually have adaptation problems, but the same did not happen with him. He soon established himself in the team. Two years after his departure, in the Premier they try their return. For the English championship the return of Trippier has become little less than a challenge.
With 30 years, he has two more seasons on his contract with Atlético. The next season was over but it had a clause whereby if it reached 20 games it would renew for another year. its market value It is 20 million and last season he played 28 LaLiga games, seven in the Champions League and gave out six assists. Game by game places Atlético with their mind set on Elche. And with Trippier, perhaps already in the starting eleven because Atlético has said a thousand times no to the suitors of English.