Barcelona strengthen their squad this summer by prioritising Anthony Gordon, and the club’s sporting director Deco says Gordon’s playing style fits Hansi Flick’s team better than Marcus Rashford’s. The comments frame the decision as a tactical and stylistic match for Flick rather than a judgment on individual performance.
Across the reports, outlets cite that Rashford previously impressed during a loan spell at Barcelona and that Barcelona’s overall summer recruitment aims to support Flick’s plans. Vanguard also notes Rashford scored 14 goals in all competitions as Barcelona won La Liga and the Copa del Rey, but still says Deco views Gordon as a better fit.
Soccer News similarly highlights the contrast between Rashford’s impact last season and Deco’s assessment that Gordon suits the demands of Flick’s side. The focus in all coverage is Deco’s explanation for the preference: a perceived better match to Flick’s style of play, rather than a dispute about outcomes or trophies.
