England's Euro 2024 campaign is about to begin, and amid the anticipation, Newcastle's Kieran Trippier has dropped a fascinating transfer revelation. The Three Lions, set to face Serbia in their opening match, are considered favorites despite a few injury concerns.

Southgate's Injury Woes

Coach Gareth Southgate faces a dilemma as his squad prepares for the Euro opener. Luke Shaw is still unfit, and John Stones is recovering from an illness. With Shaw sidelined, Trippier is expected to cover as a left-back, a role he also played in the final pre-tournament friendly against Iceland.

Trippier's Close Call with Manchester United

In a recent interview, Trippier detailed how close he came to joining Manchester United. Reflecting on his time at Atletico Madrid, Trippier admitted that the 2020-2021 season was challenging:

"When I was in Madrid, the season before I left was tough for numerous reasons. I just wanted to come back to England. My family was finding it difficult at the time."

Trippier had the option to extend his contract with Atletico but felt it was the right time to return to England for family reasons.

"I knew I wasn’t going to sign for Manchester City or Liverpool. I knew I was restricted to certain clubs. United came straight after the Euros and that was very close."

The Newcastle Move

Despite the near miss with United, Trippier ended up at Newcastle United, a move that raised many eyebrows. Addressing the skepticism, Trippier clarified his intentions:

"Everyone was saying, ‘He is going for the money'. I took less money going to Newcastle than staying at Madrid. I didn’t have a relegation clause, I trusted the manager, and that's a key factor to why I came."

Looking Ahead to Euro 2024

As England steps into Euro 2024 with high hopes, the revelation about Trippier's career decisions adds an intriguing layer to the team's narrative. How Trippier fares as makeshift left-back and how the team copes with injuries will be critical in their quest for European glory.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova