Anthony Gordon has issued a lengthy message to Newcastle United after signing for Barcelona.
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St James' Park on December 06, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St James' Park on December 06, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 25-year-old completed his £69million move to the La Liga champions on Friday evening to bring an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at St James’ Park.
Gordon joined the Magpies from Everton for £45million in January 2023 and in his first full season won the club’s Player of the Year award.
In 152 appearances, Gordon scored 39 goals and provided 28 assists, helping United to end its 56-year trophy drought as well as feature in two Champions League campaigns.
Gordon scored 10 goals in the Champions League this season, including one against his new club Barcelona.
Anthony Gordon writes Newcastle United
After being unveiled at the Camp Nou on Friday, Gordon soon took to social media to issue an emotional message to Newcastle.
In a lengthy post on Instagram, Gordon wrote: “To Newcastle,
“Three and a half seasons have flown by, and it feels like I’ve been here all my life. I arrived as a young boy who had just left home and didn’t know what was to come, but from the very first day I knew I had come to the right place. I joined Newcastle because I felt my ambitions matched those of the club, the staff, and the players, and from my first session I knew this was the place I needed to be.
“To my teammates, staff, and coaching staff, I’m so thankful and grateful that I got to share every day with you all. I wouldn’t be the person or player I am without all of you pushing me each day and the special relationships I’ve been able to build during my time here. The Newcastle culture is one of the best there is in terms of discipline, teamwork, and simply being around good people. Every training session and every game in a Newcastle shirt, I knew my team had my back, and I never took that feeling for granted. It’s very rare to find people who want you to succeed as much as you want to yourself, and I felt that every single day. Even in the toughest times, I never took for granted how special it was to come into training every day and be part of this culture and environment.
“To the fans, I arrived in very difficult circumstances, but you still believed in me from day one, and I was determined to prove you all right. From the moment I heard my song at Chelsea, I knew I had to give you all something to cheer for, and I hope you know I gave absolutely everything I had for you and for the club. Some of the nights we’ve had at SJP are unforgettable and created some of the best atmospheres I’ve ever witnessed. I hope you get the success you all deserve for the incredible commitment you show in supporting Newcastle, and it has been my pleasure to play in front of you, home and away.
“These years have been so successful for both the club and me personally — qualifying for the Champions League two out of three years after being away from the competition for so long, and winning the club’s first trophy in 60 years. I’m so proud to say I’ve been a part of this period in the club’s history.
“I’m going to miss everything about Newcastle, and it truly has been the best years of my life. On and off the pitch, I’ve made memories that will stay with me forever. I’m no longer a Newcastle player, but I’ll always be a Newcastle fan, and I’ll continue to watch and support from afar.
“Thank you for everything, Anthony.”
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