Barcelona has finalized the payment to Newcastle United for the signing of Anthony Gordon. The Catalan club has settled the final instalment agreed in the deal that brought the English forward to the Camp Nou. The transfer, completed in the last summer window, involved an initial outlay followed by deferred payments, and the debt with the Magpies is now cleared.
Gordon, aged 25, has become a significant asset for Xavi Hernández's side. His contribution on the left flank has been notable, adding assists and dribbling threat in the early part of the season. The manager has repeatedly praised his adaptation and his understanding of Barcelona's playing model.
Impact on the team
The arrival of the England international has coincided with a historic league start for Barcelona. The team tops La Liga with 12 points from four wins in four games, scoring 17 goals and conceding just two. This run includes a 5-1 thrashing of Feyenoord in the latest Champions League matchday, where top scorer Raphinha, with six goals this term, netted a brace.
Gordon has already made his mark, as shown in the 0-5 win at Valencia, where he provided a key assist for Fermín López's goal. His versatility to play on either wing offers Xavi valuable tactical options, especially with current absences like Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji. The full squad is available on our squad page.
The completed payment closes an administrative chapter and allows the club to focus all resources on the competition. The next challenge is a trip to face Levante, 11th in the table, this weekend. The team will aim to maintain its run of five consecutive wins across all competitions, a detail fans can track on our fixtures schedule. The solidity shown on the pitch is mirrored in the economic management of this operation, which is now fully resolved.
