From Tyneside To Camp Nou – Anthony Gordon Says He Was 'Never Respected' In England

Barcelona breakout – instant impact at Camp Nou

Anthony Gordon has hit the ground running at Barcelona since swapping Newcastle United for the Catalan giants in the summer. The England international arrived in a £69million move and made his competitive debut in August against Elche, coming into a 5-2 win that immediately put him on the radar in La Liga.

Early numbers that matter

Gordon has already shown his all-round game – two assists for Barcelona and three more across outings with Rayo Vallecano and Valencia have helped him become a quick fan favourite. His presence has coincided with Barca winning all seven of their league games so far this season, underlining how smoothly he’s adapted to life in Spain.

Fans at Camp Nou have warmed to his blend of energy and technical play, and the forward’s performances have given Hansi Flick’s side another reliable attacking option as they chase domestic and European goals.

Why he left Newcastle – feeling overlooked in the Premier League

On a return visit to England Gordon spoke with ITV Sport about why he felt the need to move on. He believes that in the Premier League he was often pigeonholed as simply fast and aggressive, and that those traits overshadowed the finer points of his game.

"I felt my technical quality and football IQ weren’t getting the credit they deserved in England, so I needed a new stage to show that side of my game."

A different style, a different appreciation

Gordon explained that at Newcastle he was part of a high-intensity, running team where his pace and pressing stood out. In Barcelona’s more technical system, he says, his vision and decision-making are coming to the fore – qualities that he feels were underappreciated back home.

He admitted that leaving the Premier League was partly a conscious decision – he wanted a fresh experience and a platform to prove there was more to him than raw speed and aggression. That move has already started to shift perceptions.

International form and what’s next

The attacker carried his club form into the international break, scoring in England’s 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain at Wembley Stadium. The goal reinforced that Gordon can influence games on the biggest stages, whether in domestic leagues or for his country.

Looking ahead, Gordon is expected to be involved again for England on Tuesday night in their Nations League meeting with Czechia (7:45pm). Back in Newcastle, supporters and local outlets continue to follow his progress closely – with the Chronicle’s Facebook page and newsletters keeping fans up to date on every twist.

For a player who felt his finer qualities were overlooked in England, the Catalan lights have so far offered the kind of stage he wanted – and the early returns suggest he’s determined to make the most of it.