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Atletico Madrid 'facing Brexit headache over Kieran Trippier as they already have three non-EU players in the squad and there is no deal in place over England star's working rights'

Atletico Madrid could be facing a headache over Kieran Trippier's future due to the Brexit laws being introduced in 2021.

Trippier joined the Spanish side from Tottenham in 2019 on a three-year deal reported to be just over £20million.

However, despite having two more years left on his contract, Atletico are on course for a Brexit headache over the defender, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Atletico Madrid are facing a Brexit headache over right-back Kieran Tripper who joined in 2019
When the UK leaves the EU in 2021, Trippier becomes a non-EU player in Atletico's squad

The UK is set to formally complete their exit from the European Union at the start of 2021, which will see Trippier become a non-EU player.