FC Barcelona made one of the most famous transfers of the summer window. Anthony Gordon leaves Newcastle United after a great season and moves to the Spanish champions, although recently it seemed that he was closer to Bayern Munich. The Catalans took advantage of the prolonged talks between the English and the German club and quickly closed the operation worth tens of millions of euros.

Anthony Gordon is a FC Barcelona player

FC Barcelona has confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. The England representative signed a contract valid until June 30, 2031. This is the first summer transfer of the Pride of Catalonia before the 2026/2027 season and immediately a top-class move.

Gordon had a very successful period at Newcastle, which is why there was no shortage of clubs ready to seek his signature. For some time, it seemed that Bayern Munich was the closest to signing the winger. The German champion reached an agreement with the player regarding individual conditions, but was unable to reach an agreement with the Magpies.

Barcelona took advantage of Bayern’s hesitation

The Catalans reacted quickly. When talks between Newcastle and Bayern stalled, Barcelona presented their project to Gordon and convinced him to move to the Iberian Peninsula. The club then entered into negotiations with the English and accepted the other party’s most important expectations.

After agreeing on the conditions, the 25-year-old received consent to undergo medical tests. The tests did not reveal any problems, which allowed the transfer to be finalized. Barcelona has acquired a player who will immediately increase competition on the wings and fill the gap left by Marcus Rashford, whom the club will not buy from Manchester United.

How much will Barcelona pay for Gordon?

Newcastle will receive €80 million in base money. In addition, bonuses of up to EUR 10 million may be added. Their launch will depend on the team’s results and Gordon’s achievements, including the number of games played in the season.

The Magpies also secured a share in the profit from any further sale of the player. Even without add-ons, this is the second biggest sale in the club’s history after Alexander Isak’s departure to Liverpool. For Barcelona, ​​Gordon is already one of the most expensive players imported in history, and after activating the bonuses, he can move even higher in the club’s ranking.

Gordon completes an important stage in Newcastle

The Englishman ends his stay in Newcastle with 152 appearances. During this time, he scored 39 goals and made 28 assists. These are numbers that confirm his impact on the team’s offense and explain why there was so much interest in him.

For Barcelona, ​​it is a transfer of a player of good age, with experience in the Premier League and the England national team. Gordon is expected to bring speed, dynamics and effectiveness in the last third of the pitch. In Catalonia, they hope that after a successful period in Newcastle, the winger will take the next step and become one of the key players of the Spanish champion.