Matt Jackson: How Kieran Trippier's signing will aid Wolves' recruitment

Sporting director Matt Jackson has vowed Kieran Trippier’s signing is just the beginning as he backs the defender to inspire Wolves’ Premier League comeback.

The right-back signed a two-year contract to become Wolves’ first summer signing and follows Andre’s new deal, as the club aim to build a squad capable of fighting at the top of the Championship.

Jackson insists Wolves have a lot more work to do this summer and that Trippier’s signing will help them attract top talent.

He said: “Bringing Kieran into the club early in the summer will definitely help our recruitment going forwards this summer. We saw the reaction to Andre signing and I think Kieran signing for Wolves will do the same thing.

“We can say that we’re serious, and people will know that we are, but our actions obviously speak much louder than that, and I believe these two signings early on are absolutely great for us.”

He added: “We want that winning mentality that he’s had for the majority of his career. He is used to being in high pressure situations and I think he’ll hit the ground running for us and be an exceptional signing.

“These are the kinds of signings we need to ensure we return to the Premier League as soon as possible, however, there needs to be a mix of experienced heads and leaders with exciting young talent.”

Wolves have been lacking experience and leadership in the squad - which Trippier brings plenty of - and Jackson expects the 35-year-old to drive standards in Wolves’ change of culture.

“I think it is a real sign of intent on what we want to achieve next season,” he added.

“We’ve talked up about that need for leadership and for more of a ‘British core’. With the international experience that he’s had, the games that he’s played and the type of character he is, we feel he fits that mould perfectly.

“Creating a new culture within the dressing room is vital to us. We need to change, and he will be very important for the parts of the squad we’ve been missing. Alongside other characters that we will either bring in or will remain with us in the football club, we want lots of different voices and lots of leaders.

“Everyone can lead in their own way, but Kieran’s a vocal type and he’ll be good in the dressing room. He’s been very impressive in the meetings that we’ve had face-to-face, and we expect him to really take a grip of the team and drive us forwards.”