Official Statement from FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona and Newcastle United have reached an agreement for the transfer of Anthony Gordon, who will become a new Barça player for the next five seasons. The England international forward has signed a contract until 2031 after establishing himself as one of the most decisive players not only for Newcastle United but also in European football.

Professional Debut at the Age of 16

Anthony Gordon was born on February 24, 2001, in Kirkdale, one of the most iconic working-class districts of Liverpool, a city renowned for its deep football culture. Coming from a family of Irish and Scottish heritage and with a passion for football, Gordon has previously admitted that he supported Liverpool as a boy. However, the Reds closed their doors to him when he was 11 years old, leading him to join the academy of local rivals Everton.

At the age of 16, he made his first-team debut in a UEFA Europa League match, and by 18 he had also made his Premier League debut. From that moment, he began to showcase the talent and qualities that would define his steadily rising career. After four and a half years at Everton—including a half-season loan spell at Preston North End—he was ready to take the next major step in his career.

Joining the Club of Gascoigne, Shearer and Andy Cole

In January 2023, Anthony Gordon joined Newcastle United, moving from being a key player in Everton’s fight to remain in the Premier League to becoming an important signing for a club determined to establish itself in the UEFA Champions League. During his first full season with the Magpies, he produced an impressive return of 12 goals and 10 assists. He was also named the club’s Player of the Season, following in the footsteps of legends such as Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.

In recent years, Gordon has cemented his status as one of Europe’s most dynamic, technically gifted and hard-working wingers. He is widely praised for his constant improvement, the intensity of his pressing and his determination to become a more complete player every day. These qualities are built upon his natural—and carefully refined—dribbling ability, which allows him to consistently unsettle defenders and create danger in attacking situations. Although he has spent most of his career operating on the wing, he has also played numerous matches as a centre-forward, a position he could further strengthen at Barça.

A Barça Player Ready to Conquer the World

Anthony Gordon was also Newcastle United’s top scorer last season and the player who completed the most dribbles. His team faced Hansi Flick’s Barcelona on three occasions and proved highly competitive in each encounter. By the time he begins his journey in the Blaugrana shirt, he will have just completed his first FIFA World Cup campaign.

For a player determined to conquer the footballing world, this represents another important test of his maturity and ambition. And he now hopes to achieve those goals as a Barcelona player.

(End of Statement)

According to previous reports, Barcelona will pay Newcastle United a fixed transfer fee of €70 million for Anthony Gordon. If all performance-related bonuses are triggered, the total package could exceed €80 million.