Signed instead of Rashford, Gordon is proving worth at Barca
Summary
Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona in May and has played five games, providing four assists but no goals yet. He has quickly adapted to the team, impressing with his speed, style, and ability to create chances for other players.Key Facts
- Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona permanently from Newcastle United for £70 million.
- He is only the second English player to join Barcelona on a permanent deal, after Gary Lineker in 1986.
- Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona.
- He plays mainly as a left winger and fits well with Barcelona’s attacking style.
- Gordon learned Spanish and even uses some Catalan phrases with fans.
- Last season, he scored 10 goals in 12 Champions League games, performing better in Europe than in the English league.
- Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, values Gordon’s final passes and ability to create scoring chances.
- Gordon feels at home in Barcelona and expects to improve over time.
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