Barcelona delighted by unexpected discovery about new signing

Barcelona delighted by unexpected discovery about new signing FC Barcelona moved quickly to secure the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, roping in the English winger in a deal worth €80 million . The 25-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Blaugrana which will run until the summer of 2031. Gordon’s injury record – a pleasant surprise for Barcelona Now, according to Mundo Deportivo , Barcelona’s excitement over the signing of Anthony Gordon extends beyond his performances on the pitch. During the medical assessments carried out before completing the deal, the club’s medical staff uncovered something that further increased their confidence in the England international. No history of muscle injuries. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) While reviewing Gordon’s injury history, Barcelona’s doctors found that the 25-year-old has never suffered a major muscle injury throughout his professional career. Given his explosive style of play and reliance on speed, that record came as a particularly pleasant surprise. An outstanding injury record During his time at Everton and Newcastle United, Gordon’s only significant physical setbacks have been minor ankle and hip problems, along with occasional thigh discomfort that never developed into anything serious. As a result, he has missed just 19 matches since making his professional debut, an exceptionally low number for a player who regularly plays at high intensity. Barcelona are excited about Anthony Gordon. (Picture credit: X/@FCBarcelona) Speaking in a 2024 interview with Gary Neville, Gordon explained the simple routine he believes has helped him stay fit: “The only thing I really do is stretch. I stretch before and after training and that’s it. My gym work is more focused on recovery and flexibility. The other lads do a lot of weight training. “My game doesn’t really depend on that and I think we already run enough. Adding extra muscle mass just puts more stress on your body, which can increase the risk of injuries.” Gordon’s clean injury record is matched by his impressive athletic attributes. He was among the fastest players in last season’s Champions League and is renowned for his stamina, work rate and ability to maintain high-intensity runs throughout an entire match. Barcelona believe those qualities could make him a key figure in Hansi Flick’s system next season, particularly given the German coach’s preference for energetic, aggressive wide players.