Anthony Gordon joins Barcelona from Newcastle for over £69.3m

Barcelona have announced the signing of England forward Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on a five-year contract.

England winger commits to Spanish giants to 2031 ‘It is a dream come true to be part of this club’ Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a five-year deal believed to be worth £69.3m. Both clubs announced the move on Friday night, with the Spanish giants saying in a statement that the 25-year-old winger will sign for “the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031”. “FC Barcelona and Newcastle United have reached an agreement for Anthony Gordon to become a blaugrana for the next five seasons,” Barcelona added. Continue reading...

Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in, but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionable José Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger, but whispered four words in his ear. “You are too much,” was the message from Benfica’s manager after his side lost a Champions League match 3-0 at Newcastle last October. Gordon had scored one goal, created another and terrorised Benfica’s defence in the course of the sort of performance that explains why Barcelona are paying £70m for his turbo-charged talent. Continue reading...