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Pau Cubarsi praises Anthony Gordon following Barcelona transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Pau Cubarsi praises Anthony Gordon following Barcelona transfer

Summary

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi publicly assessed new signing Anthony Gordon, expressing admiration for the England international after his €80 million transfer from Newcastle United. Cubarsi noted Gordon’s versatility and commitment on the field, highlighting that he studied Gordon closely during their encounters in the Champions League. While Barcelona remains linked to Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, Cubarsi affirmed his support for Gordon and fellow teammate Ferran Torres as valuable assets for the team moving forward.

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•Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona for €80 million from Newcastle United.
•Cubarsi praised Gordon's versatility and commitment to the team.
•Cubarsi is familiar with Gordon from their previous Champions League matches.
•Barcelona is also linked with striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
•Gordon signed a long-term contract running until 2031.

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7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Cubarsi reveals what impressed him most about the new Barcelona signing: ‘I studied him closely’

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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has given his first public assessment of new signing Anthony Gordon, with the young centre-back speaking positively about the England international following his arrival...
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