Kieran Trippier says Atletico Madrid is a ‘step up’ from Tottenham and claims there is ‘no better place in the world’ to be
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KIERAN TRIPPIER has revealed he believes Atletico Madrid is a "step up" from Tottenham - claiming there is "no better place in the world" to be.
The England right-back, 28, has earned a recall to the Three Lions set-up following a strong start to life in La Liga after quitting Spurs this summer.
And Trippier revealed he's moving forward after leaving North London - and reckons he can get even better under Atleti chief Diego Simeone.
Trippier said: "Every decision I've taken in my career has been a brave one. Football is about taking risks.
"I'd always fancied playing abroad so I had discussions with Tottenham and said I wanted a new challenge, a new chapter for me and my family.
"To play in Spain was an amazing opportunity, I didn't want it to slip away. No regrets.
"I'm working with one of the best coaches in the world and Atletico is one of the biggest teams in Europe.
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"I'm not taking a step down, I'm taking a step up."
Speaking about his new boss, Simeone, Trippier gushed: "He's unbelievable.
"The passion he has - in games you see him celebrating tackles like goals - it gives you such a lift.
"You can see over the years how strong Atletico have been, his teams have always looked like a family and I feel that now.
"I think he can take me to the next level. For a defender I don't think there's a better place in the world to be."
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While Trippier claimed he is thrilled to be at Atletico - he did reveal he's not quite settled into Spanish life yet... because of the food!
The England man joked: "It is difficult eating later than in England, I get hungry.
"I'm not a big tapas fan yet, I don't like sharing! But it's KO, I'll try to fit in as much as I can."