Barcelona’s signing of Anthony Gordon is one of the biggest deals of the summer, and the financial structure has now been revealed by SPORT.
The Catalan club have reached an agreement with Newcastle United worth €80 million in guaranteed payments, while a further €10 million could be paid through performance-related bonuses.
The overall package therefore has the potential to reach €90 million, making Gordon one of Barcelona’s most expensive signings in recent years.
Importantly for Barcelona, the deal has been structured in a way that eases the immediate financial burden.
This is because Newcastle have agreed to allow the fixed portion of the transfer fee to be paid in instalments over several years, giving the Blaugrana greater flexibility as they continue to manage their finances.
Financial details of the move
The bonus package has been divided into two separate sections, with the first €5 million linked directly to Gordon’s involvement on the pitch.
Barcelona will pay a fixed €80 million for Gordon. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Newcastle will receive €1 million for each season in which the winger participates in more than 60% of Barcelona’s matches, up to a maximum of €5 million.
The remaining €5 million depends on collective success, as those payments will only be triggered if Gordon helps Barcelona win major trophies during his time at the club.
Another significant aspect of the agreement is Newcastle’s insistence on securing a percentage of any future profit generated from a potential sale.
The Premier League side viewed that clause as essential during negotiations and successfully included it in the final deal.
Gordon’s salary and Everton’s gain
Gordon has signed a five-year contract and is set to receive a major salary increase following his move to Spain.
Gordon will earn €7 million at Barcelona. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
The England international is expected to earn around €7 million net per season, effectively doubling the wages he received at Newcastle.
Reports suggest Gordon’s salary package is significantly lower than the amount Marcus Rashford would have earned had his stay at the club been extended.
Furthermore, there is also a financial benefit for Gordon’s former club, Everton.
Thanks to a clause negotiated when Newcastle signed the winger, the Merseyside outfit will receive 15% of the fixed transfer fee.
That translates into a payment of €12 million following Gordon’s switch to Barcelona.
By securing a flexible payment plan, limiting performance bonuses to achievable objectives and avoiding a higher wage commitment elsewhere, Barcelona have managed to land one of their priority targets while maintaining greater control over their long-term finances.