Newcastle United have unveiled Anthony Gordon as their new signing following his departure from Everton.
The 21-year-old swaps Merseyside for Tyneside as his time with the Blues comes to an end. He leaves Goodison Park after an undisclosed fee was agreed - said to be in the region of £45m.
Gordon becomes the first signing of the January transfer window for Eddie Howe's side with his move being completed just three days before the window slams shut.
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This week saw Frank Lampard relieved of his duties at Goodison Park with Amadou Onana and the England U21 international both missing training. The Belgian's absence was pre-planned, Gordon missed three days of training - one of which was planned - as Paul Tait and Leighton Baines took control of first-team matters.
The winger leaves Everton after arriving as an 11-year-old following his release from Liverpool academy. He has gone on to make 78 appearances for the Blues first-team scoring seven goals and assisting eight.
In a statement released by the club, they confirmed that he did submit a transfer request after his final days in L4 were plagued with uncertainty and animosity after the debacle surrounding his future.
After the announcement from both sides, there was a mixed reaction from supporters following the number 10's exit but the general consensus from the Blues was that they were pleased to see the saga end.
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