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Harry Kane, a 33-year-old striker at Bayern Munich, has linked Anthony Gordon’s development to his own transfer rumour to Barcelona this summer – following the winger’s performances for England in the Nations League. The statement came after the 2-0 win against the Czech Republic, a game in which Gordon scored and Kane also found the net.
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Harry Kane highlights Barcelona’s effect on Gordon
Harry Kane spoke about the change Anthony Gordon has undergone since joining Barcelona, linking his development to the confidence that comes with playing for a top club. The Bayern Munich striker highlighted the confidence the winger has transferred to his performances for England.
“Moving to Barcelona has been very beneficial for Gordon. Sometimes it gives you more confidence to join such a big club,” Kane explained after the second round of the Nations League.
Gordon, 25, joined Barcelona from Newcastle United in May 2026 and signed a contract until 2031. The deal was signed for €80 million, according to El País, while Barcelona officially confirmed the signing and the duration of the contract.
The latest performances support Kane’s argument. Gordon scored against Spain on September 26 and repeated the feat against the Czech Republic three days later – three international matches in a row with goals.
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Anthony Gordon himself recently explained that the adaptation to Barcelona has also changed his perception of his own abilities. In an interview published on September 19, he pointed out that he considers football intelligence to be one of his least recognized qualities from his time in England.
His move to Barça came after three seasons at Newcastle. In his first full season for the Magpies, he recorded 12 goals and 10 assists, while at the 2026 World Cup, he provided three assists for England.
Gordon’s breakthrough also extended to his first few months at Barcelona. The club announced in September that the winger had been directly involved in crucial situations since the start of the season, while AS reported five assists in six LaLiga games before the international break.
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Harry Kane’s reference is also about his own professional context. The striker is still at Bayern Munich, where he has a contract until June 30, 2027, after his transfer from Tottenham in 2023.
Kane and Gordon share a dressing room with England and were key players against the Czech Republic: the Barcelona player opened the scoring account, and Kane made it 2-0 in Prague. Four days earlier, both had scored against Spain at Wembley, although England eventually lost 2-3.
The upcoming international period will show whether Harry Kane sticks to this assessment of Gordon when England face their next Nations League matches. For Barcelona, the focus will be on transferring the winger’s national team form to the domestic competition.
