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– Anthony Gordon has completed a move to Newcastle United after submitting a transfer request to leave Everton.
– The 21-year-old, who joined Everton as an 11-year-old, has moved to St. James’ Park for an undisclosed fee after Everton rejected an initial £40 million offer for the player last week.
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing on Anthony Gordon on a long-term deal!
Welcome to Newcastle United, @anthonygordon! ⚫️⚪️
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 29, 2023
– “Since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me,” Gordon, who signed a long-term deal, said. “I think the fan base and the city really suits me as a person, the way the team are playing under the gaffer at the minute really suits me, and the club just look like they’re heading in the right direction.
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– “I feel like it’s a really big step. People haven’t seen what I’m capable of yet. I think under the gaffer, and the way the club’s going, I can really excel here.”
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 29, 2023
– Gordon will not be able to make his Newcastle debut in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semifinal second-leg against Southampton — Newcastle lead 1-0 from the first-leg — after becoming cup tied while playing in Everton’s third round defeat against Bournemouth in November.
– “I’m delighted to sign Anthony — he’s a top, top talent,” Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said. “I’m really excited to work with him, to develop him, and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do in a Newcastle shirt.”
– Sources reported earlier this week that Gordon failed to report for training at Everton amid interest from Newcastle, who are chasing a top-four finish in the Premier League and Champions League qualification.
– The England Under-21 international leaves Everton with the club 19th in the Premier League and fighting relegation for a second successive season.
– Everton rejected two offers of £40m and £45m from Chelsea last August, but the player has endured a difficult season at Goodison Park, scoring just 3 goals in 18 appearances for the club.
– He was subject of intense criticism from Everton supporters on social media following the 2-1 home defeat to relegation rivals Southampton earlier this month, accused of laughing at fans who were protesting outside Goodison Park.
– The sacking of manager Frank Lampard has left the club searching for a new coach to take charge in time for the home game against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Feb. 4.
