Thomas Muller has questioned Anthony Gordon's decision to snub Bayern Munich in favour of Barcelona. The former Newcastle star completed a £70 million move to the Camp Nou this week, despite Bayern also expressing interest.
Bayern were reportedly reluctant to meet Newcastle's asking price, stopping at £60 million, which allowed Barcelona to secure the winger. Muller, speaking to Bild, said: 'If Barcelona and Bayern come, what was the deciding factor for Gordon not coming to Munich? I know Hansi Flick very well, of course. It's a lot of fun playing under him, both in terms of his leadership and his style of play. But I would go to FC Bayern.'
Gordon signed a five-year contract with Barcelona and claimed in his unveiling that it was his childhood dream to represent the club. He said: 'I wanted to speak Spanish because as a kid I believed I would play for Barça, believe it or not. I was excited to play for Barça when I was three years of age.'
He added: 'I found out very late from Barça [of their interest], but as soon as I knew Barça was a serious option there was never any question. I always wanted Barça. Barça are the biggest club on the planet.'
Gordon has been named in the England squad for this summer's World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He has made 17 appearances for the Three Lions, scoring twice, and netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season.
