Newcastle United sign defender Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid

Newcastle United have signed England international full back Kieran Trippier from La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on a 2-1/2 year contract.

Newcastle United announced the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid, with the England international becoming the first arrival under the club's new Saudi-led ownership.

Tripper 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.