Anthony Gordon's summer switch to Barcelona could ultimately net Newcastle United millions thanks to three clauses built into the agreement. While he has been at the heart of one of the summer's biggest deals, the Liverpudlian winger struggled to make an impact for England against Ghana on Tuesday night.
Indeed, thus far, he has appeared a pale imitation of the player that the Catalan giants paid upwards of £69.3 million to secure. Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel opted to retain Gordon in his starting XI for the encounter with the Black Stars despite him also falling short in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia last week.
Gordon's Struggles at the World Cup
Gordon's pace, directness and capacity to burst down the byline are among the reasons Barcelona decided to pursue him ahead of Marcus Rashford, who had shone on loan at Barca last season. Nevertheless, Gordon will do well to retain his spot for England's meeting with Panama on Saturday night.
Despite him regularly excelling for Newcastle throughout his spell in the North East, there will be portions of their fanbase who feel they have secured the superior outcome with the player presently toiling at the World Cup. He is committed to a five-year deal in Spain, with the figures involved proving quite staggering.
Contract Details: £80m Over Five Years
His contract runs until 2031, and he is understood to be earning £300,000 per week, equating to an annual salary of £15.6 million. Across the entire five-year term of his contract, this totals just shy of £80 million.
Gordon, who moved to Newcastle from Everton in 2023, cost the club £45 million. The transfer taking the winger to the Camp Nou will see 15 per cent paid to the Toffees.
The Magpies' trio of add-on clauses, meanwhile, mean there is a genuine possibility they could pocket considerably more than the original fee for Gordon down the line.
The Three Clauses Explained
60% Appearance Clause
Newcastle will collect £860,000 (€1 million) per season if Gordon appears in at least 60 per cent of Barcelona's matches, something he has never struggled to achieve during his spell at St James' Park. Should he stay injury-free and remain a consistent starter, Newcastle will maximise this at £4.3 million (€5 million) by the conclusion of his contract.
Silverware Clause
An additional £4.3 million (€5 million) will be paid to Newcastle should Gordon help Barcelona secure trophies during his time at the Camp Nou. This could prove beneficial for the Magpies, with Barcelona having claimed the La Liga title for the previous two consecutive seasons.
Sell-On Clause
Newcastle have also shrewdly included a sell-on clause within the agreement. While the precise percentage remains undisclosed, it will guarantee that the North East club receives a portion of any subsequent transfer fee. This is usually calculated on the sale's profit should Barcelona opt to part ways with Gordon before his contract runs out.
According to sports director Ross Wilson, who inserted the clauses, the structure ensures Newcastle can benefit from Gordon's future success. The add-ons reflect the club's strategic approach to player sales.
