Soccer-Gordon signs long term deal with Newcastle
(Reuters) - Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon has signed a long-term contract extension, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The 23-year-old had been linked with a move to Liverpool in the close-season but will remain at St James' Park. Gordon joined Newcastle from Everton in January last year for around 45 million pounds ($58.38 million).
'In the past he would have been sold'
We asked for your immediate reaction to Anthony Gordon signing a new long-term deal with Newcastle. Here are some of your comments: Sandra: I am so glad that Antony Gordon has signed long term for Newcastle. He always plays well and often does a lot of work on the field with no acknowledgement for his hard work. Cliff: It’s no surprise that Anthony loves it here. Every player who spends any time in Newcastle/Northumberland finds the slower pace of life ideal for them and their families. This is how you reward star players. In the past he would have been sold but the club now has a positive attitude and lofty goals, fully endorsed by fans and owners alike.
'I was almost crying on the pitch'
When Premier League champions Manchester City came to St James' Park last month, the Newcastle fans showcased a huge banner in the Gallowgate end in recognition of their star winger Anthony Gordon, which the player admitted almost left him "crying on the pitch". Now there will be a feeling of relief from supporters after one of the club's 'untouchables' seemingly ended any speculation about his future by signing a new long-term deal. The 23-year-old's bumper new contract is a show of faith from the club for his fine form last season and a signal of intent to maintain a team around Gordon, striker Alexander Isak and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. "I was almost crying on the pitch," Gordon said in a post-match interview, external with the club. "I don't think fans will ever quite know what that stuff will mean because I have got family and a little son watching in the stadium so they are memories that will stay with me forever."