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Andrew Hankinson

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier hails Diego Simeone for his improvement at Atletico Madrid

Newcastle United new boy Kieran Trippier says he went to Spain to work on his defending and came back “a more complete player”.

The 31-year-old joined Newcastle United from Atletico Madrid earlier this month for a reported initial fee of £12m and says he returned to England a far better player.

The right-back made 86 appearances for Atletico Madrid and had a vital role in the side winning La Liga before he joined the Magpies.

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