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Anthony Gordon makes Barcelona U-turn as plan on hold just months after Newcastle transfer

Anthony Gordon was forced into a change of plan before Barcelona's Champions League clash against Aston Villa…

By Fasika Zelealem · Chronicle Live

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:26 PM

Key Things to Know

Anthony Gordon reversed his plan to speak Spanish during a Barcelona press conference due to nerves.
Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle United in a permanent transfer valued at £69 million.
The 25-year-old forward played 90 minutes in Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa.

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Anthony Gordon abandoned plans to conduct a pre-match press conference in Spanish ahead of Barcelona's Champions League match against Aston Villa. Despite preparing answers with a tutor and club media staff, the 25-year-old winger felt nervous facing 100 journalists and decided to speak English instead.

Gordon moved to Barcelona from Newcastle United in a permanent £69 million transfer and has recorded three goals and five assists in 14 matches under Hansi Flick. Barcelona went on to defeat Aston Villa 3-0, with Gordon later earning an England call-up from Thomas Tuchel.

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