Anthony Gordonthe forward who has become the first signing of FC Barcelona for next seasonis a declared ‘mourinhista’.
The 25-year-old English footballer, for whom Barça will have to pay 70 million euros plus 10 in variables to Newcastleconfessed in October 2025 that “As a child, Mourinho was my favorite coach in the whole world”.
Mourinho mee said ‘you’re amazing’, which is a huge compliment for me, because as a kid he was my favorite coach in the whole world.
Gordon’s statements came after theNewcastle’s victory against Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League, in which the new culé striker scored the first goal and provided an assist.
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At the end of the match, Mou addressed Anthony Gordon, and the English footballer revealed what the Portuguese coach told him.
Mourinho was always a very defensive coach, but I loved the way… still, the bench was always standing
“He told me ‘You’re incredible,’ which is a huge compliment to me, because as a kid he was my favorite coach in the whole world,” he noted.
Mourinho creates a true team spirit; It’s like it’s us against the world. I recognize that in my own game, so that was high praise
Gordo commented on Mourinho, who aims to be the new coach of Real Madridthat “it’s funny, because he was always a very defensive coach, but I loved the way in which… even so, the bench was always standing.”
Anthony Gordon, the other forward that Barcelona wants: the English Raphinha
“Mourinho creates a true team spirit; it’s as if it were us against the world. I recognize that in my own game, so it was a great compliment… It means a lot. Even if I didn’t idolize him, praise from any coach at this level has a lot of value,” he stressed.
Who is Anthony Gordon, the forward that Barcelona has signed from Newcastle?
Anthony Gordon, who has already been 17 times capped by Englandhad a contract with Newcastle until 2030.
This season adds 6 goals and 2 assists in 26 Premier League games with the ‘Urracas’, a club to which He arrived in 2023 from Everton in a transfer that exceeded 46 million eurosbut its real explosion has occurred in the Champions League (10 goals and 2 assists in 12 games).
Anthony Gordon, the other forward that Barcelona wants: the English Raphinha
In England They compare Anthony Gordon with Raphinhawho arrived at Barcelona from Leeds United in 2022.
Barcelona has gone ahead of Bayern, Chelsea and Manchester United in signing the English winger.
This is how Anthony Gordon plays, the new forward that Barcelona has signed
– Tactical versatility: Although his natural position is the left wing, Gordon has the ability to play as a midfielder or even on the right.
Anthony Gordon explains his hard blow to the chin at a press conference
– Competitive mentality: He is known for his defensive intensity and his ability to create chaos in opposing defenses.
– Solid numbers: In the current season with the Magpies, Gordon has maintained a constant level, being Newcastle’s offensive engine.