Deco reveals real reason Barcelona snubbed Marcus Rashford to sign Anthony Gordon instead

Barcelona chief Deco has revealed the real reason the club chose not to sign Marcus Rashford.

Marcus Rashford and Manchester United were left stunned in the summer when Barcelona chose not to take up their £26 million purchase option.

Barcelona moved to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle instead, paying more than double the price.

Gordon has enjoyed an impressive start at Barcelona to justify their investment, with four assists in four La Liga games.

Deco believes Barcelona made the right choice, and explains how they felt Gordon offers them something that Rashford could not.

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Speaking to Spanish channel RAC1, Deco explained that Anthony Gordon fits Barcelona’s style of play better.