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Everton confirm Anthony Gordon exit to Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has signed for Newcastle United from Everton in a deal that could be worth £45million.
The ECHO understands Everton had valued Gordon at around £60million - but while the Magpies were initially unwilling to go above £40million, a structured deal with incentives was struck after the Kirkdale-born player submitted a formal transfer request.
In a club statement on Sunday afternoon, Everton confirmed: "Anthony Gordon has joined Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.
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"The 21-year-old forward leaves Everton after having submitted a formal transfer request.
"Gordon joined the Club’s Academy at the age of 11 and made his senior debut as a 16-year-old in a Europa League tie in December 2017. He went on to make 78 First-Team appearances, scoring seven goals."
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Anthony Gordon breaks silence after Everton exit
Anthony Gordon has explained why Newcastle United are the right club for him after his move from Everton was confirmed on Sunday afternoon.
Expected to be a key player for Everton during the current campaign on the back of his breakthrough campaign last term, Gordon was handed the No.10 shirt in the summer and vowed to up his attacking output in recognition of this prestigious switch.
Interest in the youngster first arose last summer, with Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur each being linked with the player. Chelsea were the side displaying the most intent to secure a deal, but saw an offer worth in excess of £40m rejected.
Five months later, however, and Everton have decided to cash in on the Kirkdale-born forward, who made his desire to leave Goodison Park clear after submitting a formal transfer request.
Explaining why he chose to make the move to St James' Park, Gordon said: "Since I heard of the interest, I was always convinced Newcastle were for me.
"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.
"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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