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The Latest on NUFC podcast brings you the updates from Newcastle United on and off the pitch from the team at Newcastle Fans TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona

    May 29

    Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona

    Anthony Gordon has been unveiled as a Barcelona player after leaving Newcastle United in a deal worth more than 80m euros (£69.3m). The England forward, 25, has signed a contract with the La Liga champions until 2031. A fee was agreed between the two clubs for Gordon following advanced talks earlier this week, and amid interest from Bayern Munich. He underwent a medical with the club on Thursday and was due to be unveiled at 12:30 BST on Friday. But delays with paperwork meant Gordon had to face a wait of close to eight hours before being officially introduced as a Barca player at the Camp Nou. He said: "Very, very excited, though it was kind of hard to wait. "I knew it would happen. I have been very calm at the hotel with my family and agents. It's stuff I don't understand. All my part was done, I was ready. It was stuff above me - legal things and very small details." Gordon spoke in Spanish during his presentation and said he learned the language because he believed he "would play for Barca as a kid". "There was a physio in Newcastle and we spoke every day. I told him one day I would play for Barca and wanted to learn Spanish," he added. "I found out very late [of Barcelona's interest]. But as soon as I knew Barca were a serious option, there wasn't any question. "Barca are the biggest club on the planet. It is stuff I dreamed [about] as a child." He spent three and-a-half years with the Magpies after joining from Everton in January 2023, making 152 appearances, and was their top scorer this season with 17 goals in all competitions. Gordon will fly out with the England squad to the United States on Monday for a training camp before the World Cup, which starts on 11 June. He will join compatriot Marcus Rashford at Barca, but the Spanish club are yet to trigger an option to make the 28-year-old forward's loan move from Manchester United permanent for £26m. Newcastle were in a strong position to command a premium for Gordon as he still had four years left to run on his contract at St James' Park. He was left on the bench for the final four Premier League games of the campaign by head coach Eddie Howe, but fans briefly sang his name following their 2-0 defeat at Fulham on the last day. "While we're disappointed to lose Anthony, we understand that this is a big opportunity for him," Howe told the club's website. "He leaves with our best wishes, and I am confident that he will go on to be a success, both with Barcelona and the national team at this year's World Cup." Everton are in line to receive 15% of the profit Newcastle make on Gordon after selling the academy graduate in a deal worth up to £45m. This podcast has been created and uploaded by Newcastle Fans TV, the views in this podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  2. Newcastle United purchase Leazes Terrace

    May 19

    Newcastle United purchase Leazes Terrace

    A Newcastle United statement on their website read: Newcastle United has completed the purchase of a significant portion of the historic Leazes Terrace building next to St. James' Park. The acquisition of a substantial majority of the Grade I listed structure includes its northern, southern and western elevations – including all areas facing the stadium. It also includes most of its eastern elevation, with a small block of private residences remaining in this part of the building. A strategic purchase This strategic purchase is part of the club's long-term planning as it continues to assess all credible and feasible options for the future of its home stadium. It provides Newcastle United with greater flexibility and ensures any future decisions support the club's ambitions, as well as its responsibilities to the local community and the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The club recognises the building’s historic and architectural significance and is committed to its preservation. Ongoing use There are no plans to change the current use of Leazes Terrace, which is currently let for student accommodation, and the club will retain the building’s existing property management operator. The investment to purchase Leazes Terrace does not impact the club's football trading position. This podcast has been created and uploaded by Newcastle Fans TV, the views in this podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

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