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When asked last year whether the Red Devils had been chasing him, Trippier told The Mirror: “Yes they were. There were a couple of clubs. Me and [Atletico Madrid] manager [Diego Simeone] had a chat at the start of the season and agreed if an opportunity came up I might go.<\/p>\n
“I had a couple of family problems. To be fair they didn\u2019t want to come back. It didn\u2019t happen, so I carried on. I am not one to throw my toys out of the pram when it doesn’t happen. I didn\u2019t have to leave Madrid. I want to make that clear. I loved it there and it was a successful time. I had a few options as well. But for my family it was important.”<\/span><\/p>\n At the start of the season I had a couple of family problems. To be fair they didn\u2019t want to come back. It didn\u2019t happen, so I carried on. I am not one to throw my toys out of the pram when it didn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Read more… <\/strong> In the end, Newcastle pounced just a few months after United’s failed pursuit, tying down the experienced full-back for just \u00a312million. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot are currently battling it out for the right-back spot at Old Trafford, where Trippier would surely be a starter if things had turned out differently.<\/p>\n The veteran has more than 40 England caps on his CV, as well as spells with Burnley and Tottenham. Meanwhile, his two-and-a-half-year stint in La Liga with Atletico Madrid brought him a coveted league title.<\/p>\n United boss Erik ten Hag is currently down to the bare-bones in defence, with Sergio Reguilon and Dalot his only fit full-backs. The Dutchman would undoubtedly love a player of Trippier’s experience to carry his side through a stressful period, which was eased by a 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.<\/p>\n And it was an old head that made the difference at Turf Moor, with Jonny Evans producing a magical assist for Bruno Fernandes to volley home the winner.<\/p>\n
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