FC Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon for €80m

FC Barcelona have completed the signing of English winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for €80 million. The 25‑year‑old has agreed a five‑year contract that runs until the summer of 2031. During the medical examination, Barcelona’s doctors discovered that Gordon has never suffered a major muscle injury in his professional career. The clean record was highlighted as a pleasant surprise given his reliance on speed. His injury history includes only minor ankle and hip problems and occasional thigh discomfort that never escalated. Since his debut, he has missed just 19 matches, an unusually low figure for a high‑intensity player. In a 2024 interview with Gary Neville, Gordon said his routine centres on stretching before and after training, with gym work focused on recovery and flexibility rather than heavy weight training. Barcelona expect his pace, stamina and work rate to suit Hansi Flick’s system, which favours energetic, aggressive wide players. The club’s medical confidence and Gordon’s own fitness approach reinforce that expectation.