Anthony Gordon completes move to Barcelona from Newcastle

Anthony Gordon has completed his move to Barcelona from Newcastle for a fee of £69.3million plus add-ons.The Englishman has been in Spain completing his medical over the past couple of days, with the Catalan giants announcing the signing on their social media.Gordon has signed until 2031 with Barcelona after finishing as Newcastle's top scorer this season with 17 goals.His move comes after signing a long-term contract extension at St James' Park in October 2024, meaning he still had four years left on his deal. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Gordon had been an unused sub in Newcastle's last four games, as the Tyneside club prepared for him to move on.The England international moved to the Magpies from Everton and has been a key threat on the left-hand side.It is unclear what the transfer means for Marcus Rashford, with his position in jeopardy, having been on loan at the club from Manchester United, with an option to buy for £25m.Barcelona have been keen to get the transfer done before the World Cup, in case Gordon impresses for England during the Three Lions' campaign.LATEST SPORTS NEWSJose Mourinho signs as new Real Madrid manager on three-year dealChelsea loanee set for huge return after being ousted from sideFrench Open player sparks controversy after saying woman should not have umpired matchSpeaking at his Barcelona unveiling, Gordon said: As soon as I knew Barca was a serious option, there was never any question.I always wanted Barca. Barca is the biggest club on the planet.It's the stuff I dreamed of as a child. It really is a dream come true to be here.I know it comes with a lot of responsibility, but I'm ready for this kind of challenge.Gordon continued: I know the players in the past who've worn the shirt. It holds a lot of weight, but I'm excited for the challenge.Newcastle signed Gordon from Everton in January 2023 for around £40million.Since then, he has developed into one of the club's most influential players and one of the most highly regarded English wingers in Europe.Gordon is one of three players from Newcastle United to be picked for the squad, joining Dan Burn and Tino Livramento.Notably, Englishman Lewis Hall from Newcastle was left out of the side, despite featuring 30 times for the Magpies in the league and impressing throughout.England will head to Florida in early June for a pre-World Cup training camp.All of the Three Lions group stage games will be played in the US, which is hosting the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter