Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has disclosed that he had to accept pay cut in a bid to join the club.
He made this known after the team won the Carabao Cup on Sunday, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final.
Speaking with CBS, the England international stated that football is not all about money.
“People questioned why Newcastle and why I left Atletico Madrid, but I have no regrets in my career…when I signed for Newcastle, they were 19th,” he told CBS Sports.
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“People thought it was about money, etc. I took less money to come here, but that’s what people don’t realize. It’s not all about money in football. I wanted to come back to the north for my family.
“When I first arrived at the club, there were questions, but I worked with the manager before,” Trippier added.
“I know what he expects and demands, and I said I wanted to help the club build and build. Not just for myself personally. Finally, we have got a winner’s medal.”