Anthony Gordon says hypothesis about his future has affected his performances however insists he loves Newcastle United and is determined to win a trophy with them.
Newcastle suffered a disappointing 4-2 loss at Brentford final weekend, a number of days after Gordon scored in a 3-3 thriller at residence to Premier League leaders Liverpool.
The previous Everton ahead celebrated his aim by making speaking gestures along with his palms – and talking as he met Newcastle followers to gather the Disabled Supporters’ Participant of the 12 months Award, Gordon indicated that speak about a transfer to the Reds final summer time was behind the aim celebration.
“I loved the game, I didn’t need any more motivation for that game,” Gordon instructed Sky Sports activities Information.
“The celebration was simply that I might heard a lot discuss this yr about my future, the place I am going, the place I need to go with out anybody really asking me.
“Just leave me to play football, I just want to be happy, play football. I love it here, I’ve said it plenty of times, I think with the speculation, people assume it is all correct when you’ve never heard from me once that I am unhappy at this place. I love everyone here. I love playing football here. That was all that was.”
Anthony Gordon celebrates his aim in opposition to Liverpool
Gordon added: “It took me away from having fun with my soccer this yr, and I feel that’s form of the place the inconsistencies (in performances) comes from, as a result of I’ve received caught in that a bit bit.
“But I just want to play football especially for Newcastle.”
Gordon shouldn’t be the one Newcastle participant that has reportedly attracted curiosity, with Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak among the many gamers stated to be admired by different golf equipment.
“I’m only 23,” Gordon stated. “All I’ve heard, like, is ‘When he is leaving?’ Who said I was ever going to leave?
“I am very, very blissful right here, I like this place, I like enjoying soccer right here and I feel in all probability Bruno and Alex assume the identical factor.
“But we’re all young, we’re all human beings, so if people are talking about that, it sort of questions our character. It’s hard.”
Anthony Gordon celebrates with Sandro Tonali after Newcastle took the lead in opposition to Crystal Palace
Gordon stated nothing would come near profitable a trophy for Newcastle United.
“Everybody (in the squad) is in the same boat,” he stated.
“If we can win a trophy for this club, it would mean the absolute world. Obviously, the league means so much to us because all of our players want to play in Europe, we want to play at that elitle level.
“However for me, since I joined – and it’ll in all probability at all times be till it occurs – the principle precedence for me is to win a trophy.”
