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Newcastle sign defender Trippier from Atletico Madrid

Kieran Trippier [photo courtesy]

Newcastle United have signed England international full back Kieran Trippier from LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid on a 2-1/2 year contract, the Premier League club said on Friday.

Tripper, 31, becomes Newcastle's first signing since they were taken over by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in October and reunites with manager Eddie Howe, who signed the right back for Burnley from Manchester City in 2012.

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