New Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon has revealed he’s only had a few Spanish lessons after impressing many observers with his language skills after signing from Newcastle.
Gordon spoke in fluent Spanish at his unveiling before jetting off to join England for World Cup 2026. The winger has now been asked about his Spanish skills and says he’s now having more lessons.
“I’ve had six lessons. I’ve had nine now, since being on camp with England,” he told The Telegraph.
“It’s difficult. People always see
the end results and they assume it’s easy because obviously when you practise a little bit and it becomes a lot easier. But it’s really difficult because you’re learning a completely new language. You’re trying to translate everything you’re thinking in English to Spanish. So it’s really hard.
“I wouldn’t say I am intellectually smart. As I said in the press conference, I always kind of spoke a little bit of Spanish with my Spanish physio in Newcastle for that reason. But yeah, actual lessons about nine now. Six before the other day.”
Gordon used to practice his Spanish at Newcastle with physio Daniel Martí who has been full of praise for the forward. He’s said that Barcelona have signed “a gem” who has “always been obsessed” with playing for Barca.
