Newcastle United and Everton confirmed that Everton's 21-year-old winger Anthony Gordon has moved to St James' Park for a price of around 40 million pound (49.5 million US dollar).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gordon becomes Newcastle's first signing in the winter transfer window after missing three days of training at Everton and handing in a transfer request, reports Xinhua news agency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The player joined Everton at the age of 11 and made his first team debut in January 2020, scoring seven goals in 78 appearances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the move was confirmed, he wrote on social media that "there have always been some difficult moments this year but I never took any of it personally; stick by the team because they need you."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I love this club and I always have, from the day I joined, but the time has come for me to leave. I know many fans won't understand but the next chapter awaits. I will always wish the best for this club and always be watching on," wrote Gordon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The player told the Newcastle website that "since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"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," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe commented he was "delighted to sign Anthony -- he's a top, top talent."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"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," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n