Anthony Gordon has joined Barcelona from Newcastle on a five-year contract running until June 30, 2031. Barcelona and Newcastle confirmed the agreement, with Barcelona stating the winger will play for the next five seasons and Newcastle describing the fee as significant but undisclosed. Gordon previously moved from Everton to Newcastle in January 2023 for 40m. Gordon said Newcastle gave him belonging, identity, and opportunities to perform on the biggest stage, and he expressed gratitude for his development over three and a half years. Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said the club is disappointed but understands the opportunity, wishing him success with Barcelona and the national team at the World Cup. Gordon attended an unveiling event in Spain, while transfer formalities are expected after the window opens on 15 June.
"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."
"Newcastle United can confirm that Anthony Gordon has signed for La Liga champions Barcelona for a significant undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said. He had swapped Everton for the north-east of England in a 40m January 2023 move. Gordon told Newcastle's official website: I owe this club a lot because, when I arrived, I was quite lost both in life and and in football."
"The club has given me a sense of belonging and a sense of identity. It's allowed me to do what I always thought I could do. It's put me on the biggest stage and allowed me to perform for the shirt. Since coming to the club, I feel I've improved a lot on the pitch but this club has played a big part in the person I've become over the last three-and-a-half years."
"Newcastle's head coach Eddie Howe said the club are disappointed to lose Anthony but that we understand that this is a big opportunity for him. He has been a big part of our success in recent years He leaves with our best wishes, and I am confident that he will go onto be a success, both with Barcelona and the national team at this year's World Cup."
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