'Gutted' - Another Newcastle United exit confirmed in emotional farewell message
Newcastle United have four goalkeepers leaving their academy this summer.
Newcastle United academy goalkeeper Will Anderson has announced he is leaving the club.
Anderson joined the Magpies’ youth system in 2021 and has mostly featured for the under-18s, though he has been on the bench at under-21s level on several occasions.
The 17-year-old, who turns 18 next month, is the fourth goalkeeper to have left the academy following the 2025-26 season after Newcastle last week confirmed the departures of Max Thompson, Adam Harrison and James Taylor.
“After 5 years at @nufc it is now time for my next chapter,” Anderson wrote on Instagram. “There’s been some unbelievable highs and unfortunate lows but playing for my boyhood club was a dream come true and I couldn’t be any prouder.
“While I am gutted to say goodbye, I am now looking forward to what the future holds. Thank you to my teammates, friends and family that have supported me during my Newcastle journey. HWTL🖤🤍”
On players leaving the academy this summer, head of academy Steve Harper said: “I want to extend my thanks to all the players moving on from the academy this summer.
“They have all made positive contributions during their time here and they are all well placed to continue their football journey on the back of the platform they’ve built.
“Our support for each of them will continue as they take their next steps. The academy remains a resource for them and I look forward to seeing where their journeys take them. On behalf of everyone at the football club, we wish them every success for the future.”