Anthony Gordon completed his £70million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona on Friday.
Thomas Muller has questioned why Anthony Gordon chose Barcelona over Bayern Munich.
A speedy transfer deal resulted in Newcastle United selling one of their prized assets just days after the Premier League season concluded. Bayern had expressed interest and met Gordon’s camp, viewing him as a top priority.
However, the Bundesliga giants never moved towards Newcastle’s valuation. Barca ultimately stumped up the cash - understood to be £70million including add-ons.
Thomas Muller questions Anthony Gordon transfer
Most pundits believe Gordon made the right decision to head to the Camp Nou. He joins the La Liga champions and has a real chance of starting on the left flank next season.
However, German football legend Muller - who played 756 times for the Bavarians - has suggested Gordon has made a mistake. He told a Bild podcast: “If Barcelona and Bayern come, what was the deciding factor for Gordon not coming to Munich?. I know Hansi Flick very well, of course.
“It’s a lot of fun playing under him, both in terms of his leadership and his style of play. But I would go to FC Bayern.”
Every word Anthony Gordon said to Newcastle United fans
“Three-and-a-half seasons have flown by, and it feels like I’ve been here all my life,” Gordon wrote after completing his Newcastle exit. “I arrived as a young boy who had just left home and didn’t know what was to come, but from the very first day I knew I had come to the right place. I joined Newcastle because I felt my ambitions matched those of the club, the staff, and the players, and from my first session I knew this was the place I needed to be.
“To my teammates, staff, and coaching staff, I’m so thankful and grateful that I got to share every day with you all. I wouldn’t be the person or player I am without all of you pushing me each day and the special relationships I’ve been able to build during my time here.
“The Newcastle culture is one of the best there is in terms of discipline, teamwork, and simply being around good people. Every training session and every game in a Newcastle shirt, I knew my team had my back, and I never took that feeling for granted.
“It’s very rare to find people who want you to succeed as much as you want to yourself, and I felt that every single day. Even in the toughest times, I never took for granted how special it was to come into training every day and be part of this culture and environment.
“To the fans, I arrived in very difficult circumstances, but you still believed in me from day one, and I was determined to prove you all right. From the moment I heard my song at “Chelsea, I knew I had to give you all something to cheer for, and I hope you know I gave absolutely everything I had for you and for the club. Some of the nights we’ve had at St James’ Park are unforgettable and created some of the best atmospheres I’ve ever witnessed.
“I hope you get the success you all deserve for the incredible commitment you show in supporting Newcastle, and it has been my pleasure to play in front of you, home and away. These years have been so successful for both the club and me personally - qualifying for the Champions League two out of three years after being away from the competition for so long, and winning the club’s first trophy in 60 years.
“I’m so proud to say I’ve been a part of this period in the club’s history.I’m going to miss everything about Newcastle, and it truly has been the best years of my life. On and off the pitch, I’ve made memories that will stay with me forever. I’m no longer a Newcastle player, but I’ll always be a Newcastle fan, and I’ll continue to watch and support from afar. Thank you for everything, Anthony.”
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