According to El País, Gordon said in an interview that he would like to start a book club at Barcelona but feels disconnected from the younger generation of players.

Gordon's profile has risen significantly this summer. After joining Barcelona for €80 million and delivering strong individual performances for England at the World Cup, the former Newcastle United winger has entered a new level of prominence. His increased fame, combined with an impressive start at Barcelona, has generated considerable media attention and interview requests.

Gordon said: "A book club? I'd love to, but I haven't suggested it yet. The lads are too young; they wouldn't be interested in something like that. I know it's uncommon for a footballer to be passionate about reading. I feel like my soul is much older than my actual age, like I belong to a different era. My personality is more aligned with the 90s. Nowadays, everyone is obsessed with social media, everything has become very materialistic, and romance barely exists. I'm not like that. I prefer the past."

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