Newcastle United have signed England defender Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid for 12million pounds plus add-ons.

The 31-year-old is Newcastle’s first signing since a Saudi Arabian-backed takeover was completed in October. Recall that the newly appointed Newcastle Manager, Eddie Howe also signed Trippier in 2012 during his time as Burnley boss.

Trippier, who won the Spanish title with Atletico last season, had 18 months left on his contract. Newcastle is second bottom of the Premier League, having won one league game this season.

STILL IN SPORTS – Third-placed Napoli are six points behind Inter after a 1-1 draw away at Juventus in the late Serie A game.

Dries Mertens gave Napoli a 23rd-minute lead after good work from Matteo Politano, before Federico Chiesa equalised for Juve eight minutes into the second half. Juventus are fifth in Serie A and play at Roma on Sunday. On the same day, Inter entertain Lazio, AC Milan are away at Venezia with Napoli entertaining Sampdoria.