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Kieran Trippier: Tottenham Exit 'Disappointing' After Mauricio Pochettino Talks

Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier has said his departure from Tottenham Hotspur was "disappointing" after he held talks with manager Mauricio Pochettino and tried to speak to chairman Daniel Levy.

Trippier ended four years with Spurs this summer when he made the switch to Atletico. The 2018-19 season was a tough one for the right-back, who went into the campaign on the back of an outstanding FIFA World Cup with England.

Speaking about the summer, Trippier said he was left miffed by the manner of his departure, having spoken to Pochettino, per Sky Sports:

"I spoke to the manager about his plans and I didn't get a 'yes' and I didn't get a 'no'—so you get the impression.