The 25-year-old Englishman, who attracted interest from Munich’s Bayern and Liverpool clubs, should cost the Catalans around 70 million euros. In addition, Barca will commit to paying additional amounts if A. Gordon or his new team meet certain targets in the coming years.
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The England national team player, who usually plays in the left forward position, has spent the last three seasons with Newcastle. Last season, A. Gordon, originally from Liverpool, scored 10 goals in 12 UEFA Champions League matches and led the team to the round of 16, where the English side lost to Barcelona.
In the English Premier League, A. Gordon played 95 matches over three seasons, scored 23 goals, and made 17 assists.
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This summer, Barca also hopes to sign a contract with a central forward who would replace the Pole Robert Lewandowski, who ended his stage in Catalonia. The most frequently mentioned names are Argentine Julian Alvarez from Madrid’s Atletico and Brazilian Joao Pedro from London’s Chelsea.
The Catalans, who have become Spanish champions twice in a row, are also looking for a new central defender.
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