Kieran Trippier told his friend to “grab” a betting market around his transfer from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid in 2019.
The England international was given a 10-week ban and a £ 70,000 fine in December for betting rule violations, though the ban was put on hold pending appeal.
In the written reasons for the FA’s sanctions, a number of messages between Trippier and his close friend Oliver Hawley were published.
The leaked conversation begins as Trippier confirms to Hawley that he is likely to move to Atleti and when his friend asks him if he should bet, he advises him to do so.
The 29-year-old has openly admitted to discussing his future with friends in a group chat, involving a number of friends.
Trippier said the messages were sent with “jokes” in mind, which was quickly dismissed by the commission.
Hawley turned out to have placed 10 separate bets on Trippier’s next move, with his Spurs future in the air.
The £ 25million transfer was announced on July 17, days after the conversation between Trippier and Hawley leaked.
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