“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to play for Simeone”
MADRID, 7 One. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Newcastle United footballer and former Atlético de Madrid player Kieran Trippier explained this Friday how he left the ‘rojiblanco’ club for “personal reasons” and acknowledged that going to Atleti was “a unique opportunity” in his career, at the same time He stressed that playing for Simeone was “a pleasure and a privilege.”
“It is always different to go to another country, with your family … At first it was difficult, but I don’t like to start from scratch and put myself to the test. That is what I have done in Spain for almost three years. It has been an incredible experience, I am happy that I did. I was able to win the league, I have great memories of a great club that has done so much for me on and off the pitch. Many people I will keep in touch with for many years … It was a unique opportunity in the life I couldn’t say no to, “Trippier admitted in an interview on DAZN.
The English side believes that his time at Atlético de Madrid has made him a “much better player”, thanks to Diego Pablo Simeone. “He is a great coach. He has helped me defensively. I feel that I have matured a lot since I arrived in Madrid. I have played with great players and he as a coach is incredible. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to play for Simeone,” he confessed .
One of his best memories is the league he conquered as ‘rojiblanco’. “Winning the league is difficult against Real Madrid and Barcelona. There are also good teams like Sevilla, Villarreal … I think we started the season very well, we played very well. In the last three games it was tight, we won it in the last. a moment I will never forget, “revealed Trippier.
“From the beginning of the season there was talk that I could leave Atlético. It finally did not happen, I lowered my head, worked hard and spoke with the club to assess the options in January. Atlético behaved very well with me. Newcastle appeared in January , I have personal reasons for my family … The most important thing is that it was a happy day, we reached an agreement. I knew some players, the staff, that made the decision easier for me, “he said about his departure.
The footballer said that he asked Atleti to take his departure into account if he had the opportunity to return to England. “Newcastle appeared, I spoke with my wife, it was important for my children to return to England at this time and settle down with my family. So I am delighted to be here. My wife is looking forward to returning from Madrid to live with me. It is a new stage for me and my family, I am excited, “he commented.
“I know the manager very well. Newcastle are a great club, it is a privilege to be here, it is a new stage in my career that I am looking forward to starting,” concluded Trippier.