For family reasons
Two and a half years after his move to Atlético, Kieran Trippier is back in England. The 31-year-old was presented as the first new signing since the takeover of the Saudi investment fund “Public Investment Fund” (PIF) on Thursday. The right-back signs a contract running until 2024 and costs a fee of around €15 million, according to Sky Sports.
Owen, Joelinton & Co. – Newcastle’s record signings
10 Florian Thauvin | 15/16 | from Olympique Marseille | Fee: €18.35M
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9 Aleksandar Mitrovic | 15/16 | from RSC Anderlecht | Fee: €18.5M
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7 Georginio Wijnaldum | 15/16 | from PSV Eindhoven | Fee: €20M
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7 Albert Luque | 05/06 | from Deportivo La Coruna | Fee: €20M
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6 Alan Shearer | 96/97 | from Blackburn | Fee: €21M
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5 Callum Wilson | 20/21 | from Bournemouth | Fee: €22.25M
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4 Miguel Almirón | 18/19 | from Atlanta United | Fee: €24M
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3 Michael Owen | 05/06 | from Real Madrid | Fee: €25M
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2 Joe Willock | 21/22 | from Arsenal | Fee: €29.4M
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1 Joelinton | 19/20 | from TSG Hoffenheim | Fee: €44M
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According to Spanish media reports, Trippier is returning to England “for family reasons”. Atlético had tried to persuade the 35-time international to stay without success – his deal in Spain ran until 2023. Trippier had felt comfortable in Madrid and also knew that the Spanish club was more competitive than Newcastle. However, it was problematic that his wife and two children live in England and he did not want to be away from the family any longer after two and a half years.
Trippier said: “I’m delighted to be joining this fantastic club. I really enjoyed my time in Madrid, but when I became aware of interest from Newcastle United, and having worked with Eddie Howe before, I knew this was where I wanted to be. I’m aware there is a lot of work ahead of us but I know the demands of Premier League well and I know what an amazing club this is with very talented players. I can’t wait to get started and I’m excited to step out at St. James’ Park as a Newcastle player.”
Bin Salman, Kroenke & Co. – The owners of the 20 Premier League clubs
Newcastle – Mohammed Bin Salman* (Saudi-Arabia)
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*as head of the Public Investment Fund
Take over: 2021
Info: The pictures show the majority owners of the club, who not always own 100% of the shares.
Arsenal – Stan Kroenke (USA)
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Takeover: 2008
Aston Villa – Wes Edens (USA) & Nassef Sawiris (Egypt)
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Takeover: 2018
Brentford – Matthew Benham (England)
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Takeover: 2011
Burnley – Alan Pace (USA)
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Takeover: 2020
Brighton – Tony Bloom (England)
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Takeover: 2011
Crystal Palace – Steve Parish (England)
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Takeover: 2011
Chelsea – Roman Abramovich (Russia)
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Takeover: 2003
Everton – Farhad Moshiri (Iran)
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Takeover: 2016
Leeds – Andrea Radrizzani (Italy)
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Takeover: 2017
Leicester – Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha (Thailand)
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Takeover: 2019
Liverpool – John Henry (USA)
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Takeover: 2010
Manchester City – Mansour Al-Nahyan (VAE)
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Takeover: 2008
Manchester United – Joel Glazer* (USA)
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*and family
Takeover: 2003
Norwich – Delia Smith & Michael Wynn Jones (England)
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Takeover: 1998
Southampton – Jisheng Gao (China)
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Takeover: 2017
Southampton – Dragan Solak (Serbia)
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Takeover: In 2022, Dragan Solak bought 80% of the club’s shares from Jisheng Gao (left) for £100 million. Katharina Liebherr (right) continues to hold 20% of the shares.
Tottenham – Daniel Levy (England)
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Takeover: 2000
Watford – Gino Pozzo (Italy)
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Takeover: 2012
West Ham – David Sullivan (Wales) & David Gold (England)
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Takeover: 2010
Wolverhampton – Guo Guangchang (China)
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Takeover: 2016
The right-back, who moved to Madrid for €22 million in 2019, made 86 appearances for the Colchoneros and won the league title last season. At Newcastle he now reunites with head coach Eddie Howe, under whom he played 61 matches at Burnley between 2011 and 2012. The Magpies sit in relegation spot 19 in the Premier League, two points behind 17th.
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