Angry Kieran Trippier may QUIT Wolves over Rob Edwards sacking - just days after signing

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Kieran Trippier could rip up his contract with Wolves just days after signing for the club following the bizarre decision to sack Rob Edwards , it has been claimed.

Wolves, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, confirmed that Edwards would be leaving the club on Thursday. The timing of the call has baffled fans with the 43-year-old playing a key role in recruitment, including the deal for Trippier, who was available on a Bosman transfer this summer following the expiry of his contract at Newcastle .

But the deal could now be in jeopardy per The Times , who claim Trippier has been left angry by the decision to move Edwards on and is now 'exploring his legal position'.

The defender’s contract does not actually come into force until July 1, which means he could effectively back out of the agreement.

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It is also suggested that the former Newcastle man did not find out about Edwards’ departure through official club channels and instead found out via other means. Trippier had previously underlined Edwards’ presence when deciding to move to Molineux.

He said: “I had a good chat with the manager, and what struck me first was how passionate he was for helping the club move forward to get out of the Championship next season. You just have a feeling straight away and I felt that chemistry straight away with the manager.

“I’ll also be closer to my kids, which is the most important thing for me, but I’ve also played here many times with three different clubs, so I know exactly what the fans are all about. I’ve heard it’s a great environment with the players, so it was an easy decision.

“I’ve been in this position loads of times in my career where I like a challenge. I did that when I signed for Newcastle, and I’m doing it here now at Wolves, and the aim is to help the lads on and off the pitch and try and be successful next season.”

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Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi explained the decision to sack Edwards. He said: “This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation. This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.

“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.

“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.

“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.

“Our ambition is to build a football club capable of achieving sustainable success. That requires clarity of vision, alignment throughout the football operation and the courage to make difficult decisions when we believe they are in the best interests of the club.”