Official: Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United | OneFootball

Even though the summer transfer window is still not officially underway, FC Barcelona have already completed their first signing in the form of Anthony Gordon.

Indeed, the La Liga champions have officially announced the capture of the 25-year-old English winger from Newcastle United.

The England international arrived in the Catalan capital on Thursday and successfully completed his medicals and has signed his five-year contract today.

Official Statement

The club statement announcing the transfer of Gordon reads as follows:

“FC Barcelona and Newcastle have reached an agreement for Anthony Gordon to become a new Barcelona player for the next five seasons.”

“The English forward has signed until 2031 after establishing himself as one of the most decisive players for Newcastle and in European football.”

Full financial details

Barcelona are understood to have shelled out a transfer fee of €80 million in fixed fee for Gordon, while a further €10 million could be paid through performance-related bonuses.

Gordon has signed a five-year contract and is expected to earn around €7 million net per season, effectively doubling the wages he received at Newcastle.