Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona for £69.3 million in the summer transfer window after three-and-a-half years at Newcastle United. The 25-year-old England international winger made an immediate impact in La Liga, providing two assists in a 25-minute cameo against Elche and creating a goal with a back-heel pass in Barcelona's 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Gordon spoke Spanish during his official unveiling at Barcelona in May and is taking intensive Spanish language lessons while also expressing eagerness to learn Catalan. He has acknowledged the tactical differences between the Premier League and La Liga, noting that in England, intensity can sometimes cover up mistakes, whereas in Spain, a bad first touch or poor positioning is punished immediately.
During his stint at St James' Park, Gordon recorded 39 goals and 28 assists across 152 appearances for Newcastle United. He departed the club after his time on Tyneside, leaving behind a solid contribution record as a winger who consistently threatened opposition defences.
Newcastle United have signed 20-year-old Bazoumana Toure to replace Anthony Gordon, with the youngster currently waiting for regular Premier League starts behind Harvey Barnes and Anthony Elanga. Under new head coach Matthias Jaissle, the Magpies have remained unbeaten in their opening league fixtures, including a 2-2 draw with Liverpool and a 2-0 win over Tottenham. They are set to play Bournemouth at home on 2026-09-05. For more on upcoming matches, see the fixtures.
As of 04 Sep 2026, Newcastle United sit 6th in the Premier League with 4 points from two games (1W-1D-0L), recent form WD, and a goal difference of +2 from 4 goals scored and 2 conceded. They are just two points behind league leaders Manchester City. Currently sidelined are Dan Burn, Joelinton, and William Osula. For detailed player availability, check the injuries page.
The Magpies will look to continue their strong start when they host Bournemouth at St James' Park on 2026-09-05, aiming to build on their unbeaten run under Jaissle.
