'We need' - Anthony Gordon sends Newcastle United warning with new deal agreed amid Liverpool interest
Anthony Gordon’s new contract at Newcastle United has been officially confirmed.
The club have announced a new ‘long-term’ deal for Gordon at St James’ Park. The 23-year-old joined Newcastle from Everton for £45million in January 2023 and has gone on to score 15 goals and assist 11 in 74 appearances while also breaking into the England senior squad.
Gordon was named as Newcastle’s player of the season for the 2023-24 campaign and was linked with a move away in the summer amid Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules pressure with Liverpool interested. But the club have been able to tie the winger down to a new contract at St James’ Park, something that he teased last month.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, Gordon said following the 1-1 draw with Manchester City: “I don’t need any persuading to stay here. I’ve been excited to sign the contract for a long time. It shows my commitment to the club which has never been in question!”
Now the deal has officially been confirmed, Gordon told the club website: “I just think the club’s in a great place. Since the takeover it’s just been up and up. Me and the gaffer are a perfect match in terms of style of play. I love it here.”
But Gordon was quick to highlight his ambitions at the club and part of the reason why he agreed a new deal. It’s up to Newcastle to match those ambitions.
“I’m very happy here, I like living here, the team is very suited to me – and I’m here to win a trophy,” he said. “The short story is we need to win a trophy. Winning a trophy here would be unbelievable because the fans have waited so long. To be part of that team who finally does it is a massive goal of mine.
“We [my family and I] have always felt settled because Geordies are so easy-going and so welcoming, very easy to speak to and always want the best for you. It’s a very easy place to come and live, I think. I feel very connected to everyone –teammates, fans and everyone involved.”
Discussing the new deal, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said: “I’m delighted Anthony has committed his future to the club. He has grown as a player and as a person during his time at Newcastle United and he has continued to prove just how good he is on the biggest stage.
“He is dedicated to improving himself and the team, and when you add that to the quality of his performances and his incredibly high work-rate, it’s clear to see why he has such a special connection with our supporters.
“There’s even more to come from Anthony and I’m excited about what’s ahead for him and us.”
Last week, the club confirmed that Dan Burn was contracted until 2026 after an extension was triggered on a deal signed last summer. But Gordon’s deal is the first major contract agreement Newcastle have secured since Paul Mitchell’s appointment as sporting director in July.
Mitchell commented: “Anthony is a top player with so much still ahead of him. We are all delighted that he is committed to the journey we’re on at Newcastle United.
“Our staff have done a tremendous job in nurturing his talent and evolving his game, and Anthony deserves so much credit for his commitment to pushing himself to be better and to achieve every day.
“Developing, rewarding and retaining our talented young players is an essential part of building towards sustainable success, and Anthony has a big part to play as we strive to reach our ambitious targets.”