The likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Malick Thiaw and Tino Livramento have reacted to Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle United exit.
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)placeholder image
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Gordon arrived in Spain on Thursday afternoon before undergoing his medical and putting pen to paper on a five-year contract at the Nou Camp. The 25-year-old was then officially unveiled as a Barca player on Friday night to bring an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at St James’ Park.
Gordon joined from Everton for £45million in January 2023 and in his first full season won the club’s Player of the Year award. He made 152 appearances in total and scored 39 times, featuring in two Champions League campaigns as well as helping Newcastle to win its first trophy in 56 years by winning the Carabao Cup.
Gordon was determined to leave St James’ Park on good terms and he has managed to do just that, doing a farewell interview with the club’s in-house media team as well as releasing an emotional 500-word letter to Newcastle on Instagram.
Newcastle United players react to Anthony Gordon move
And it was in response to the latter that several of Gordon’s now former teammates wished the England international well.
Sven Botman: “Go smash it brother, gonna miss you.”
Jacob Murphy: “Gordy, it was an honour my brother. Unforgettable times together. Go well.”
Jacob Ramsey: “One year together wasn’t enough. Go well brother.”
Joe Willock: “My brother, it’s been a privilege sharing this journey with you. Wishing you nothing by success in this next chapter. You’ll be missed more than you know. Go smash it.”
Tino Livramento: “My brother, wishing you nothing but success. Going to be a big miss.”
Malick Thiaw: “All the best brother.”
Joe White: “All the best Gordy.”
What Anthony Gordon has said about leaving Newcastle United
On leaving Newcastle, Gordon said: "I owe this club a lot because, when I arrived, I was quite lost both in life and in football. The club has given me a sense of belonging and a sense of identity. It's allowed me to do what I always thought I could do. It's put me on the biggest stage and allowed me to perform for the shirt.
"Since coming to the club, I feel I've improved a lot on the pitch but this club has played a big part in the person I've become over the last three-and-a-half years.
"It was really important for me to leave this place in a good way because I've loved every single minute of being a part of Newcastle United. This is an incredible club and one that I'll never forget. I'll be a fan for the rest of my life."
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