Barcelona sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle
Summary
Barcelona has signed England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on a five-year deal. Gordon spoke Spanish at his unveiling and is excited to join Barcelona after scoring 17 goals for Newcastle last season.Key Facts
- Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle on a five-year contract.
- The transfer fee was reported to be about 80 million euros ($93.29 million), plus extra payments.
- Gordon scored 17 goals for Newcastle last season, including 10 in 12 Champions League games.
- He impressed Barcelona in their Champions League matches against Newcastle.
- Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League and did not qualify for European competitions this season.
- Gordon learned Spanish because he dreamed of playing for Barcelona since childhood.
- Marcus Rashford, Gordon’s England teammate, also plays for Barcelona on loan from Manchester United.
- Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing more players, including striker Julian Alvarez.
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