Kieran Trippier told a friend to “lump on” his £20m transfer to Atletico Madrid after the full details of his gambling ban were revealed.
England right-back Trippier had another text exchange on with a different mate who placed two separate bets of £22 after a chat on Whats App.
Atletico are appealing the 10-week ban imposed by the Football Association after an independent investigation into bets placed around his move from Tottenham in July 2019.
Trippier’s ban is currently on hold until FIFA hear the appeal and there are fears that the delay could mean he misses next summer’s Euros.
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