‘Like Raphinha’ – Anthony Gordon tipped to be a difference maker at Barcelona

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United (10) celebrates after scoring Newcastle's opening goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Anthony Gordon is being tipped to have a Raphinha-like impact at Barcelona following his summer transfer from Newcastle United.

The England international has signed a five-year contract with the Catalan giants and will link up with his new club after World Cup 2026.

Former coach Antonio Gomez, who worked with Gordon at Everton, says the winger is a perfect fit for Barca.

“For me, Gordon is going to make the difference, like Raphinha has done,” he told Sport.

“He fits perfectly into what Flick’s Barça is and he is going to make the difference both in La Liga and in the Champions League.”

Gomez also spoke about Gordon’s willingness to learn and says he’s a very humble man.

“We sat down to talk a lot with him, to show him videos, to correct things that had not gone well, situations with the team tactically that had to be improved… he accepted it an also asked for it. There are other players who know they have those tools and they don’t ask for them, but Anthony asked for them,” he added.

“Footballers often forget the people we have had around us, but he has that memory. He was a very humble guy. He was in a Mercedes, but on the pitch he was a competitive, constant beast who gave it his all. He is super grateful to us. In fact, when he signed for Newcastle he sent me shirts.”

Gordon is now with the England squad and could feature later in a World Cup warm-up against New Zealand.

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