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Darren Lewis

Atletico Madrid complete Kieran Trippier transfer from Tottenham in £21.7m deal

Kieran Trippier has been confirmed as an Atletico Madrid player after completing a £21.7million move from Spurs.

The 28-year-old England defender has been up for grabs after struggling to recapture his impressive form of last season which took him to the World Cup.

Trippier flew to Spain today for talks with Atletico, who have been looking for a replacement for Juanfran, and a medical - and has now penned a three-year deal.

Napoli and Juventus have led the chase for the right-back and have held talks with Spurs but Atletico stole a march on them both by coming in with a firm bid.

Spurs said in a statement: "We have reached agreement with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Kieran Trippier.

Trippier has signed a three-year deal at Atletico (SIPA USA/PA Images)

"The right-back joined us from Burnley in the summer of 2015 and made 114 appearances for us in all competitions.

"We wish Kieran all the best for the future."

Mauricio Pochettino is also open to selling another of his right-backs, Serge Aurier, should an acceptable bid come in with Juan Foyth being eyed for the right-back slot.

Spurs fly to Singapore next Wednesday on their pre-season tour. Danny Rose has also been left out of the squad for the tour with Pochettino retaining an interest in Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon.

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