Kieran Trippier is set to rejoin the Newcastle United team next week following his post-Euro 2024 summer season break. 

The 33-year-old protector assisted the Three Lions reach the last in Germany over the summer season and is yet to report back to club responsibilities as he takes a prolonged rest.

However, Trippier triggered a stir recently as he was found in Newcastle Airport on the Friday afternoon, checking out a flight to Dubai. The full-back then published a picture on Instagram with Al Ettifaq head of searching Thomas Spring with the caption ‘good meeting’.

Spring has actually been with Al Ettifaq given that January after leaving MLS side New York Red Bulls and worked for 6 years at Bournemouth throughout Eddie Howe’s time on the south coast.

Trippier — who makes £120k each week according to Capology — has actually been greatly related to a transfer to the Saudi Pro League this summer season however according to Howe, the gamer’s conference simply on a ‘personal’ basis.

“It is difficult for me to comment on,” stated Howe (through the Shields Gazette). “For Kieran, he is on holiday and he is having down time after exploits with the national team. Yeah, he has total freedom to enjoy his holiday. The picture in question is a personal relationship, I don’t think it is related to any club.”

Trippier is because of connect back up with the Newcastle team upon their return from a week-long trip of Tokyo.

Asked if Trippier will be back with his colleagues next week, Howe reacted: “Yeah, absolutely.”