Kieran Trippier, Newcastle United’s seasoned right-back, has been spotted without his wedding ring, further fueling rumors about a possible marital split.
The 33-year-old was recently photographed looking despondent at a train station, intensifying speculation surrounding his relationship with his wife, Charlotte, whom he’s been married to for eight years.
The rumors gained momentum after Charlotte, a mother of three, was notably absent from the UEFA Euros, including England’s crucial final against Spain.
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As whispers around their relationship swirled, Charlotte made a cryptic online post, hinting at personal struggles, stating, “Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over, and it’s the best feeling in the world.”
The couple has since listed their £3.8 million home for sale and spent their summer holidays separately, sparking further gossip about a potential breakup.
Adding to the speculation, Trippier was linked to party-girl Frankie Carmichael, 27, after a video from May last year resurfaced showing him lifting a woman in a Newcastle bar.
The incident occurred during a night out to celebrate Newcastle’s qualification for the Champions League, with the footballer and his teammates partying at a well-known city hotspot, Cosy Joes.
Meanwhile, Charlotte was reportedly in Madrid during the time of this raucous night out.
Trippier, who has recently retired from international football, is also rumored to have requested a transfer from Newcastle following a loss of form and a diminishing role in the team.
He only made a substitute appearance during their latest match against Wolves.
Neither Trippier nor Charlotte has publicly commented on the state of their marriage, but her removal of her wedding ring, along with his, only adds fuel to the fire.
With the uncertainty surrounding his professional and personal life, it remains to be seen whether Trippier’s future lies at Newcastle, or if his transfer request is another sign of significant changes on the horizon for the footballer.
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