Matt Doherty has revealed that Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier played a decisive role in him joining Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day.
The Republic of Ireland international is still awaiting his debut for Atletico and has started each of their last three games on the bench. Doherty mutually terminated his contract at Tottenham Hotspur to facilitate a move to the Spanish capital.
Trippier also left Tottenham for Atletico in 2019 and helped guide the Mattress Makers to their 11th Spanish La Liga title in 2021.