Spanish champions Barcelona have officially announced the transfer of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. The Catalans managed to beat Bayern Munich in the race for this signing. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Blaugrana. This is reported by Goal.com .
The total value of the deal is 80 million euros. Barcelona will pay 70 million euros upfront, with the remaining 10 million euros in various bonuses. The player arrived in Barcelona on Thursday for his medical and signed a contract running until 2031.
A few days ago, it was expected that Anthony Gordon would join Bayern Munich to play alongside Harry Kane. However, Barcelona sporting director Deco traveled to England and changed the course of negotiations. According to Mundo Deportivo, the presence of stars like Lamine Yamal and the Hansi Flick project positively influenced the player's decision.
Under the terms of the contract, if Gordon plays in 60 percent of matches, Newcastle will receive an additional 1 million euros per season. Additionally, his former club Everton will receive a 15 percent sell-on fee from this transfer. This move provides Newcastle with significant funds to pursue new signings.
The swift completion of the transfer allows Anthony Gordon to join the England national team camp ahead of the World Cup on time. Newcastle has begun implementing its transfer plans early, avoiding potential injury risks during international tournaments.
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