Gordon repaying Barcelona faith after £70m move

Four assists in five games have quickly silenced doubts over Barcelona's £70m gamble on Anthony Gordon.

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What happened. Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle United in May for £70m, becoming only the second English player to sign permanently for the club after Gary Lineker in 1986. He has provided four assists in his first five matches, though he is still waiting for his first goal.

• He has slotted into the left-wing role often filled by Marcus Rashford on loan last season.
• Gordon delivered his Barcelona welcome speech in Spanish and added phrases in Catalan.
• Last season he scored six league goals and two assists in 26 appearances for Newcastle.

“the biggest club on the planet”

— Anthony Gordon

Gordon will look to open his Barcelona account as he continues to justify the significant investment.

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