Kieran Trippier is reportedly considering cancelling his contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers following the sudden sacking of manager Rob Edwards on Thursday.
The veteran full-back is said to be furious and feels betrayed by the Molineux hierarchy, having only agreed to join the club days before Edwards was dismissed.
Edwards was described as the definitive factor in convincing the 35-year-old defender to choose Wolves over a number of competing offers.
Trippier had cut short a holiday in Turkey earlier this week to undergo a medical and sign a pre-contract agreement with the Championship club.
His official two-year deal was set to begin on July 1, coinciding with the expiry of his contract at Newcastle United.
The experienced right-back had reportedly turned down multiple Premier League offers as well as lucrative interest from Saudi Arabia, all in favour of Edwards’ long-term project at Molineux.
Edwards had viewed Trippier as a foundational pillar for the dressing room as Wolves prepare for life in the Championship following their relegation from the top flight.
The former England international previously made a transformative move to Newcastle in 2022, where his arrival is widely credited with helping spark the club’s modern resurgence under Eddie Howe.
Edwards had hoped Trippier would deliver a similar cultural and leadership impact at Wolves, particularly in a squad facing a demanding second-tier campaign.
Following the manager’s sudden dismissal, several senior players have reportedly reached out directly to Edwards to express their dismay at the decision.
Wolves are now moving swiftly to fill the managerial vacancy, with the club reportedly close to finalising the appointment of Portuguese manager César Peixoto as Edwards’ successor.
Peixoto, 46, is highly regarded after guiding Gil Vicente to an impressive sixth-place finish in the Primeira Liga last season.
The club also secured the signing of Mexico striker Raul Jimenez this week, who scored in a World Cup victory over South Africa on Thursday night.
While Peixoto’s arrival is viewed as a progressive step by the Wolves hierarchy, the club must now manage the immediate fallout of Edwards’ departure before their summer rebuild is seriously disrupted.
