Newcastle United Official Statement After Anthony Gordon’s Complete £80million Move to Spanish Champions

Newcastle United have officially confirmed the departure of Anthony Gordon after the England international completed his high-profile move to Spanish champions Barcelona.

The 25-year-old winger has signed a five-year contract with the La Liga giants, bringing an end to a successful spell at St James’ Park after joining the Magpies from Everton in January 2023.

Reports indicate that the overall package is worth around £69.3 million (€80 million), although several outlets have described the deal as an £80 million transfer when add-ons are included.

Gordon leaves Newcastle having established himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting attacking players.

During the 2025/26 campaign, he scored 17 goals across all competitions and finished as the club’s leading goalscorer. His performances attracted interest from several European heavyweights before Barcelona eventually won the race for his signature.

The winger played a key role in Newcastle’s recent progress under Eddie Howe and quickly became a fan favourite thanks to his pace, work rate and ability to deliver in crucial moments.

In an official statement released following the completion of the deal, Newcastle thanked Gordon for his contributions during his time on Tyneside and wished him success in the next chapter of his career.

Anthony Gordon has signed for La Liga champions Barcelona for a significant undisclosed fee.

Thank you for everything, @anthonygordon. Wishing you all the very best for the future 﫶

Following the announcement, Gordon expressed his excitement about joining Barcelona, describing the move as a dream come true. The England international revealed that he has admired the Catalan club for years and is eager to begin working under Hansi Flick as Barcelona look to build on their domestic success.

Barcelona officially unveiled Gordon after he completed his medical examinations and signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2031. The move makes him the first major signing of Barcelona’s summer transfer window as they prepare for another challenge in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

For Newcastle, attention now turns to reinvesting the transfer fee as the club prepares for a significant summer rebuild. Reports suggest the Magpies are already exploring several attacking options to replace Gordon and strengthen Eddie Howe’s squad ahead of the new season.