FC Barcelona have completed their first signing of the transfer window after Newcastle United made a huge move for the England winger, officially unveiling Anthony Gordon on Friday. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish champions, with the deal reportedly worth an initial €80 million plus add-ons.

This transfer is another important statement from Barcelona as they continue to reshape their squad based on a young core based on recent domestic success.

“I’ve been excited to play for Barça since I was three years old,” Gordon said during his unveiling, as quoted by Reuters. “I wanted to speak Spanish because, as a child, I believed I would play football for Barça. I used to say every day to my physio at Newcastle, ‘One day I will play for Barça,’ so I want to learn Spanish.”

Gordon left Newcastle after a useful spell in the Premier League, scoring 39 goals and providing 28 assists in 152 appearances since joining from Everton in 2023. He also helped the club end its 70-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup last season.

“I wanted to speak Spanish this time,” said a pleased Gordon, speaking in partially fluent Spanish. “It’s very exciting to play with players like Lamine Yamal. The more quality players you have around you, the better you become. They are the best in the world.”

More movement on the sides?

Barcelona rely on Gordon’s pace, intensity and direct attacking style A new dimension will be added to their front line. He followed a strong season scoring 17 goals in all competitions, including 10 goals in 12 Champions League matches.

In their official statement, the club highlighted his consistency and performances against them in Europe. “He comes to the club after being the top scorer and player with the most dribbles with Newcastle United last season. Gordon impressed in his three appearances against Barca in the Champions League last season.”

Gordon had attracted the interest of several top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, who was linked earlier in the window. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe also admitted that discussions were ongoing about his future, suggesting a summer exit was possible.

instead, Barcelona secured his signatureAnother England international has been added to the growing overseas squad alongside Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Ivan Toney.

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