Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon, €70m+€10m add-ons: goals, pace for Flick | OneFootball

It’s official. The first Barça signing is already here. Anthony Gordon has been unveiled as a new FC Barcelona player at the Sporofy Camp Nou. A deal worth 70 million euros plus 10 million in add-ons, with a five-year contract.

The 25-year-old English winger landed this Thursday at El Prat Airport. Giving a thumbs up, wearing sunglasses and smiling, he said he was “very happy” before heading to the Barcelona hospital to undergo his medical tests.

Although FC Barcelona fans had to wait longer than expected (almost 8 hours in total after the scheduled official announcement), Gordon’s signing was simply a matter of time. A lightning-fast deal led by Deco that was completed very quickly given the interest from both parties. That said, the signing, originally scheduled for 1:00 p.m., ultimately had to be postponed due to bureaucratic issues. In the end, it came at around 9:00 p.m.

On the other hand, the arrival of the Briton, who will play at the 2026 World Cup with his national team, reportedly has the backing of Hansi Flick, who considers the arrival of a forward with goals, dribbling ability and the versatility to play across the front line a priority. Gordon would thus become only the third Englishman in history to wear the blaugrana shirt, after Gary Lineker and Marcus Rashford.

The Liverpool-born player expressed his satisfaction at fulfilling one of his biggest sporting dreams after signing for FC Barcelona. During his presentation, the English winger surprised everyone by speaking in Spanish and explained why: “I speak Spanish because I’ve always wanted to play for Barça. At Newcastle I had a physio who spoke it, and I practiced with him.”

He also showed his excitement for this new chapter: “When I found out it was a serious option, I didn’t hesitate. It’s the best club in the world and a dream I’ve had since I was a child. You don’t sign for a club like this every day. I’m very excited. It’s the biggest club on the planet. It’s a huge responsibility.”

He also spoke about his first impressions after talking to coach Hansi Flick: “If I was already excited before speaking with him, imagine how I felt afterward. He’s a great person, an incredible coach. I hope we can win many titles together.” Gordon highlighted his ambition with Barça and made his priority clear: “If I could choose just one title, I’d pick the Champions League.”

How does Anthony Gordon play?

Gordon fits that profile perfectly. This season he has played 47 matches and recorded 17 goals and five assists, establishing himself as one of Newcastle’s key players. In addition, although his usual position is on the left wing, he can also play on the right and through the middle.

What’s more, he could have contributed to even more goals if not for the various injuries he has suffered throughout this campaign: in August 2025, three days out due to an ankle issue; in November, almost 20 days because of hip problems; in February 2026, four days with hamstring discomfort; and in April, another 15 days again because of his hip. In total, 41 days and six matches missed.

Change of direction in FC Barcelona’s transfer market

However, Gordon’s arrival changes Barça’s summer plans for next season. His signing could leave the club’s coffers empty for new attacking reinforcements, such as Joao Pedro or Julián Álvarez.

On the other hand, Gordon will have to compete with Raphinha and Marcus Rashford for a place in the attack, where the Brazilian appears to be the favorite. The Englishman’s performances have been appreciated by the coaching staff, but they have not convinced everyone. In addition, the new target would be the Atlético de Madrid player, who would occupy the central striker role, with Lamine Yamal on the right.

The move also confirms the understanding between Deco and Flick in building the new project. Barça has once again opted for a player with enormous physical output, competitive intensity and room to grow rather than an already established media star.

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