Kieran Trippier is now officially a Wolves player.
The England defender leaves Newcastle United after an outstanding four and a half years at St James’ Park. He was the very first signing for Eddie Howe and the new NUFC owners back in January 2022 following the takeover.
The official Wolves announcement came late on Monday 8 June 2026.
‘A real coup’
Wolves’ rebuild ahead of their 150th anniversary season has begun with the capture of heralded full back Trippier. The 35 year old arrives on a two year deal and becomes the first signing of the summer for Rob Edwards, as the club looks to bounce straight back to the Premier League.
This looks a great signing for the relegated club, an excellent player and an inspiring leader, on and off the pitch.
Trippier heads to Molineux as a free agent, having spent an incredibly successful four year spell with Newcastle. The defender spearheaded the club’s recent revival and played a key role in taking the Magpies from the brink of top flight relegation to Champions League football.
His leadership qualities set the standards for Newcastle’s re emergence. Now he heads to Molineux with the aim of getting Wolves back where they belong.
What the club said
Nathan Shi, executive chairman of Wolves: “Throughout his career, Kieran has performed at the very highest level, so we are delighted he has chosen Wolves for the next chapter of his journey.
“He is a player with incredible quality, his leadership attributes are second to none, and he also possesses an innate will to win. His experiences in the Premier League, Champions League and on the international stage will be invaluable to our squad.
“We know the challenge ahead of us in the Championship, but Kieran’s signing shows just how ambitious we want to be.”
Head coach Rob Edwards: “I’m so happy to bring him here. When we met, it was evident that he really wants to come to Wolves.
“We know what we’ve lacked this year, and we know what we need next year experience, leadership, resilient characters and strong characters. That’s what we’re going to need in abundance, and Tripps ticks every box.
“He did have good options elsewhere, so for us to be able to get it over the line is a real coup. But it shows what a big club we are.”
Technical director Matt Jackson: “He was very much the number one target for us. Managing to bring Kieran here early in the window, where we can plan, and then have him join us on the first day of pre season was vitally important.
“It’s really pleasing that he’s decided to commit to Wolves, but I think it’s testimony to everybody at the football club, the supporters, as well as the people internally, that the thrill of this football club can appeal to someone who’s had the career that Kieran has had.”
The bottom line
Best of luck to Kieran Trippier at his new club.
From Newcastle’s saviour to Wolves’ statement signing. The 35 year old could have stayed in the Premier League. He chose the Championship instead.
That’s ambition. That’s leadership. That’s the kind of signing that gets you promoted.
Wolves mean business. And Trippier is just the beginning.
