FC Barcelona has formalized the arrival of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. The 25-year-old England international arrived in Barcelona this Friday before undergoing his medical examination and signing a five-season contract with the reigning Spanish champion. The operation is estimated at 80 million euros, including bonuses, with a resale percentage in favor of the Magpies. Gordon arrives in Catalonia after a high-flying 2025-26 season with 17 goals and 5 assists in 46 matches in all competitions, including an impressive record of 10 goals in the Champions League, a total that only Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé have surpassed in C1 this year.
Courted to the end by Liverpool and Bayern Munich, who had even attempted a last minute offer, the negotiations and the agreement between all parties were quickly concluded. This Friday, the officialization of the transfer took place with the player who was present in Barcelona. While he will have to return to England quickly to prepare for his World Cup with the Three Lions, the player trained at Everton was able to speak to the media to explain, in remarkable Spanish, his ambitions with the Blaugranas.
Anthony Gordon: “It’s a childhood dream that has now come true”
Firstly, Gordon returned to this arrival which happened very quickly but which allowed him to realize his childhood dream: “I learned it quite late. I knew there were discussions. As soon as I knew that Barça was a serious option, I didn’t hesitate for a second. It’s the best club in the world. It’s a childhood dream that has now come true. I am ready to take on this challenge. The incredible players who wore this jersey…It’s a dream come true. Playing for Barça is the greatest dream there is. This involves great responsibilities, but I am ready. The players who wore this jersey before me have a big influence. You don’t sign every day at a club like this, I’m really looking forward to it.
While Barça has invested heavily in his arrival, great hopes are placed on the shoulders of the former Newcastle player. Asked about his ambitions in Catalonia, Gordon made no secret of the fact that he was hungry for titles and that he had not come to sightsee during the five years allocated to him in the north of Spain: “Barça is a very special club, the biggest in the world, with the best supporters. It will be a very special moment. I want to win all the trophies, but the Champions League is special. Winning a sixth would be exceptional. If it happened in my first season, that would be great. I wanted to speak Spanish, because I wanted to play for Barça. Believe it or not. I learned it over the last two years. I’ve only won one trophy with Newcastle and I’m hungry for more wins. I want to win everything. (…) I spoke with Hansi Flick. I am very enthusiastic. He’s a good person, a great coach. What he has achieved at Barça is incredible. I hope that together we can win many titles.» This is what is said and which should please Barça supporters.
