Anthony Gordon arrives at Barça after record with England, according to Darko Bandic

Anthony Gordon, the English winger who has scored in every appearance in the Nations League, has signed for Barcelona. The blaugrana club has announced his arrival as a quick and incisive reinforcement who has made a notable leap in his goal‑scoring output both at international and club level.

Historical performance with England

Gordon has scored in every match of his international journey with the England national team, including goals against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia. He also added another goal in the World Cup semifinal against Argentina, giving him four consecutive matches scoring for the ‘Three Lions’. According to manager Thomas Tuchel, “he has reached another level”.

Impact at Barcelona

Although he has not yet debuted for Barça, Gordon already has four assists this season and, across ten combined matches for club and country, records three goals and five assists. In the 2023‑24 campaign, his best figures were two goals and two assists in the first ten games, so his current output far exceeds that benchmark.

Coach Hansi Flick relies on Gordon to provide intensity in pressing and combinatory ability, qualities that, according to journalist Hèctor Coca, make him a reliable option in the Barça attack alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Gordon shares the forward position with Adeyemi, although his contribution in chance creation and assists surpasses that of his compatriot.

Barcelona is gearing up for eight matches in the coming month, including a Clasico against Real Madrid, a visit to the Metropolitano in LaLiga and a Champions League clash against PSG. The club trusts that Gordon’s goal‑scoring consistency with England will soon translate to Barça, even though he has not yet opened his goal account in the Spanish competition.

Darko Bandic, reporter for Ap‑LaPresse, notes that few players have maintained a consistency like Gordon’s with the national team in recent times; Harry Kane managed six‑match runs and Wayne Rooney five. With that reference, the signing appears as a key piece for Barcelona’s attack in a decisive phase of the season.