According to Diario Sport, Barcelona's new signing Anthony Gordon has arrived in Barcelona and is accelerating preparations for his new life.
The England winger, who just played in the World Cup third-place match for England last Saturday, has been spotted on the streets of Barcelona. Accompanied by his girlfriend, Gordon has been busy shopping and settling into his new home, aiming to get it completely furnished.
Gordon's overall performance in this World Cup has been consistent, with particularly outstanding individual play. He scored a goal in the semi-final against Argentina, which, although not enough to help his team reach the final, proved his ability in major tournaments.
After the tournament concluded last weekend, Gordon will have a three-week break, a normal rest period arranged by the club for all World Cup players who have reached the final stages. Although he still has a few weeks to relax, Gordon has chosen to focus on adapting to life in Barcelona ahead of time.
This signing marks a major turning point and a new phase in Gordon's career, as he will be playing outside of England for the first time, experiencing overseas like his compatriot Marcus Rashford did last season.
Barcelona paid a €70 million transfer fee to sign the player from Newcastle United. Gordon's speed and attacking prowess perfectly suited Hansi Flick's tactical needs, who wanted wingers to maintain depth and high pressing.
Although the coaching staff understands that he needs rest after playing in both the Premier League and the World Cup, Gordon is eager to make his debut and receive guidance from the German coach.
Currently, it appears Gordon will use his remaining vacation time to rest and will not travel with the team to Birmingham for the preseason training camp. According to the plan, he will officially join full training after the team returns to Gamper Sports City, expected to begin on August 10th.
