Anthony Gordon admits he was left 'hurt' by Everton's short farewell statement after completing his move to Newcastle United. The England youth international became the Magpies' first January recruit in a deal worth up to £45 million, and made his full debut in the defeat at Manchester City on Saturday.
Gordon enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Goodison Park last season under Frank Lampard, but struggled for form in the early stages of the current campaign. The forward was the subject of transfer interest from Chelsea and Newcastle over the summer, and fell out of favour in his final weeks on Merseyside.
Everton fans chased Gordon's car as he drove away from the stadium in the aftermath of a damaging home defeat to Southampton in January. The 22-year-old posted a goodbye message on social media once the transfer was announced, thanking the Toffees for being his 'second family'.
