Kieran Trippier is set to break his vow to former club Burnley by securing a return to English football with Newcastle United.
The Atletico Madrid full-back is expected to complete a medical and reach an agreement on personal terms at St James' Park on Wednesday.
Trippier began his career at Manchester City, but failed to make a senior appearance before signing for Burnley in January 2012 following an initial loan deal.
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The future La Liga winner would go on to make 185 appearances in a four-year spell at Turf Moor, helping Sean Dyche's side secure promotion to the Premier League before agreeing a switch to Tottenham.
The Bury-born defender retains a strong affinity to both Burnley and his former manager, and previously outlined his desire to return and finish his career at the club.
Speaking in March 2020, Trippier declared his intention to 'finish playing for a manager like' Dyche and claimed he would not sign for any other English club.
He told the Burnley Express: "I would love to retire there. That's my aim, to retire at Burnley. I have a great relationship with Sean Dyche.
"I want to play as high as I can for as long as I can, but I'll know when the time is right. If I'm at Atleti for another two years that'll take me to 32 and Burnley's the only club that I'd come back to England for.
"That's the way I want it to plan out. I want to play here for as long as I can and then finish playing for a manager like Sean Dyche while ending my career at Burnley.
"That's where I want to finish."
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