Kieran Trippier admits Mehrdad Ghodoussi did not need to 'sell' the opportunity to sign for Newcastle United. The former Tottenham defender became the first signing of the new era when he sealed a January switch from Atletico Madrid.
Trippier was one of five recruits to arrive at St James' Park, and the England international was accused of chasing the money by swapping life with the La Liga winners for a Premier League relegation battle. The right-back made an immediate impact in black-and-white and scored successive free-kicks in Everton and Aston Villa, but is currently sidelined after suffering a foot injury.
Trippier insists a desire to return to the north of England and family were the main reasons behind his decision to sign for Newcastle, and claims part-owner Ghodoussi did not need to 'sell' the 'project' on Tyneside. He told the True Geordie podcast: "I know my reasons why I came back, to live in the north and for my family, and of course for the project as well. I spoke to the managers, the owners about the direction they want the club to go in.
