Kieran Trippier to Tottenham: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Kieran Trippier from Burnley for an undisclosed fee, with the right-back signing a five-year deal at White Hart Lane.

The club reported the transfer via their official Twitter feed on Friday, on which the 24-year-old is quoted expressing his delight at signing up with the Londoners:

Despite suffering relegation with the Clarets last season, Tripper was a real standout performer for Sean Dyche’s side. His vertical forays gave Burnley great balance on the right flank, and he often bedevilled opposition defences with some fearsome crosses.

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As we can see here courtesy of WhoScored.com’s Ben McAleer, the young full-back seems to be an upgrade on Spurs’ current options in this position:

While he does possess undeniable quality going forward, Trippier remains a little raw defensively, and that’s a side of his game that he must work on if he’s going to be a major success at White Hart Lane. The full-back is a little naive positionally and can be erratic when making challenges in dangerous areas too.

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With the ball at his feet he’s a little profligate as well, as noted by Squawka Dave:

But there’s little disputing this move is an excellent pick-up for Spurs. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking to build a dynamic, young and energetic squad and the club’s latest signing fits the bill perfectly.

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You suspect Harry Kane will thrive on the service likely to come his way from the right flank too, per EPL Stat Man:

Trippier won’t walk into this Tottenham team. Kyle Walker’s 2014-15 was blotted by injuries, but he’s a similarly effervescent presence on the right flank when fit; Eric Dier was also impressive in a variety of roles at the base of this Spurs side, including right-back.

Nonetheless, provided he can smooth down some rough edges in his game, Trippier has the talent to cement a spot in this side. He’s the type of player that will blossom with a better standard of team-mate, and deployed in a system based on high-octane football, the right-back is now at a club tailored to his stylistic principles.