Kieran Trippier has said ‘things happened behind the scenes’ at Tottenham which saw him leave for LaLiga.

The right-back completed a £22million move to Atletico Madrid earlier this month.

He signed a three-year deal with Diego Simeone’s side following four seasons with the north London club.

The 28-year-old endured a difficult season with Spurs where he failed to replicate the form that saw him star for England at the World Cup.

Trippier was allowed to move on from the club and he said there was more to the situation than met the eye.

He told Sky Sports: “I think it was time for me to change and move on.

“I don’t necessarily mean that I needed to move on, but things happened behind the scenes at Tottenham, which I don’t really want to go into.

“But I needed to move on from that.”

Trippier started in Atletico’s 7-3 win against Real Madrid in a game that saw Diego Costa score four goals and then get sent off.

He also praised Costa and former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata for helping him settle in the Spanish capital.

He added: “It’s been a lot easier than I expected. The lads have been unbelievable with me.

“Since I’ve been through the door they’ve welcomed me with open arms, the coach as well.

“Especially those two – they’ve been brilliant with me, Morata and Costa. They’ve been explaining to me what it means to play for Atletico and what it means to the fans.”

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