Wolves have confirmed the signing of out-of-contract Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier on a free transfer.

The 35-year-old joins the newly relegated Championship side on an initial two-year deal.

Head coach Rob Edwards said: “I’m so happy to bring him here. When we met, it was evident that he really wants to come to Wolves.

“We know what we’ve lacked this year, and we know what we need next year – experience, leadership, resilient characters and strong characters – that’s what we’re going to need in abundance, and he ticks every box.

“He did have good options elsewhere, so for us to be able to get it over the line and get him in is a real coup.”