FC Barcelona is starting this transfer window with a bang. While the season has barely ended in Spain and all eyes are on the Champions League final and especially the World Cup, the Culés have just announced the signing of their very first recruit of this summer. We didn’t necessarily expect it because the rumors are only a few days old. This is Anthony Gordon. He arrives from Newcastle.
“The English winger signs until 2031 after making an impression in Europe during his time at Newcastle United. FC Barcelona and Newcastle United have reached an agreement for Anthony Gordon to become a Blaugrana for the next five seasons. He joins the club after finishing as Newcastle United’s top scorer last season and being the player who completed the most dribbles. Gordon impressed in his three appearances against Barca last season in the Champions League. And he finally puts on the Barça jersey. It will be after the World Cup, which gives him another opportunity to prove his maturity as an ambitious player», Informs the Barça press release. The 25-year-old winger has signed a 5-season contract with the reigning Spanish champion.
A transfer worth more than €70 million
Everything happened very quickly on this file. The England international arrived in Catalonia this Thursday to undergo his medical examination and complete all the mandatory elements for his signature. To convince him, and especially to convince the Magpies, the Blaugrana spent no less than €70 million, more than €10 million in bonuses. Few people thought the club was capable of financing such a move after years of having to tighten its belt.
It’s probably not over yet. Hansi Flick and his management also want to recruit a top number 9 to replace the departure of Robert Lewandowski. The name of Julian Alvarez appears to be a priority, but this time it will be necessary to mount a much more expensive operation. We are talking about €150 million between the transfer and the salary. Gordon will quickly return to England and find his selection which awaits him to compete in the World Cup where he will be watched closely.
