Kieran Trippier has hit out within the style of his exit from Tottenham at Mauricio Pochettino and Daniel Levy, stating they didn’t disclose his plans to market him.
The 28-year-old right-back joined Atletico Madrid from Spurs for #21.7m in July, and said on Monday he felt he had obtained a»step up».
Trippier admits that he didn’t need to leave northern London, but had no choice when his boss and chairman did not respond to his requests.
He explained:»I spoke to the supervisor about his aims and that I didn’t get a’yes’ and that I didn’t get a’no’ — so you have the impression.
«The supervisor did not say he wanted to move me and I attempted to talk to the chairman about it.
«It’s not nice once you know the club want to market you. It is football and it’s not nice but it occurs although I heard rumours.
«It’s disappointing. I gave everything for the club and I needed to remain. I had another couple of years but everything happens for a reason.
«Me and the manager didn’t leave on bad terms; he has done a lot for me and I respect him highly.
«It is just a couple items — I attempted to speak to the chairman, I just didn’t really get a response.»
Trippier enjoyed a superb World Cup in 2018 for England however suffered a slump in form last season — his final effort at Spurs.
Gareth Southgate to its Nations League droped him this summer, however, has now returned after his move into Spain to the month Qualifiers.
Trippier acknowledged his standards slipped but believes Spurs may regret selling him, saying:»Everyone has an opinion — that you have, the pundits have.
«It does not bother me but clearly the fans… I put the bar high in the World Cup and they understood how well I could do.
«Tottenham got rid of me in the incorrect moment, but I fought with injuries. I might have come back fit and fresh but they made the choice and today I’m at Atletico.»
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