Frenkie de Jong, a prominent player for Barcelona, has made history by being the first member of the club’s senior squad to follow their new teammate, Anthony Gordon, on Instagram. This social media gesture highlights an early connection between the two players.
Gordon was officially announced as the latest acquisition for Hansi Flick’s team on Friday evening. Following swift negotiations with Newcastle United earlier in the week, Barcelona successfully secured an agreement for the English winger in a high-profile transfer.
Gordon then traveled to Barcelona and finalized his long-term contract with the club. Even before officially signing, the 25-year-old had already attracted a significant new follower on his Instagram account.
Frenkie de Jong, upon learning that Gordon’s arrival was imminent, took to his social media to express his support for his soon-to-be colleague. While Marcus Rashford also follows Gordon due to their shared experience playing for England, Rashford’s current status with Barcelona is uncertain.
This act by de Jong marks him as the initial Barcelona first-team player to follow Gordon on the platform, signifying a welcoming gesture to the new signing.
