​Anthony Gordon has opened up about the support he received from Marcus Rashford after completing his move to Barcelona, revealing that the former Manchester United loanee played a pivotal role in helping him prepare for life at the Camp Nou. The latest Barcelona news follows Gordon’s summer transfer from Newcastle United to the Catalan giants, marking an important moment in his career as he steps into a new league and a new environment.
Gordon inherited a role that Rashford previously occupied during his own spell in Barcelona, a period that came to an end after the club opted not to trigger the €30 million option to buy. In a recent media appearance, Gordon made it clear that Rashford reached out to him once the transfer was finalized and has remained a crucial source of guidance as he begins to acclimate to life in Spain. The England international emphasized that Rashford contacted him immediately after the move became official and has continued to assist him in adjusting even before he arrives in Catalonia.
Describing Rashford’s help, Gordon recalled that Rashford congratulated him as soon as he learned of the transfer and has since offered him valuable assistance. “He congratulated me as soon as he saw me. He’s helped me a great deal. I’m looking for a place to live, and he’s given me information about the club, which is really useful as I haven’t been there yet. It’s difficult for me because all my attention is focused here, and he’s helped me a lot,” Gordon told Mundo Deportivo.
Although Gordon’s Barcelona move effectively fills the space left by Rashford, the winger stressed that he has nothing but admiration for his England teammate. He described Rashford as someone who is often unfairly judged from the outside and argued that the public perception does not reflect the true person he knows. “He’s misunderstood,” Gordon said, before adding that Rashford is a humble individual “almost like a child.”
Gordon painted Rashford as someone who loves the game and remains constantly engaged on the field. “He loves playing football. He’s always on the ball, doing some touch-and-go drills and that sort of thing. A lovely lad, well-mannered, from a good family, as far as I know,” Gordon remarked.
The England winger also acknowledged that competition for a starting spot is an inevitable aspect of elite football and maintained that the rivalry between him and Rashford remains completely healthy. “We’re competing for a place, and that’s just how football is. At the top level, there’s always going to be that, and it usually works in my favor, so I’ve got no problem with it, and I’m sure he doesn’t either,” he concluded.
Gordon’s arrival at Barcelona is part of a broader strategy by the club to strengthen their attacking options, and his early praise for Rashford’s influence suggests that the Manchester United star’s advice could prove valuable as Gordon navigates a new league, new teammates, and a new cultural setting. As the season approaches, supporters will be watching to see how Gordon’s adaptation progresses and whether his relationship with Rashford translates into on-pitch synergy and mutual growth for both players.