As soon as the news of Barton joining the national team for the Asian Games as an overage player was announced on June 6, media personality Gu Ying took to social media platforms to voice his support for the Zimtiger club's positive attitude towards the national team player call-ups.
Beijing Youth Daily revealed that Barton will play alongside Tan Long and Gao Tianyi to make up the overage players' squad for the national soccer team for the Asian Games. And Wang Qiuming has become a potential candidate for the new national football team list. Reporter Shen Wei pointed out that Barton will miss three matches for the Jinmen Tigers if he advances to the group stage with his team, and two if he is eliminated from the group stage. Nonetheless, the Jinmen Tigers' support for Barton is undiminished, but the magnitude of its loss cannot be ignored.
Gu Ying commented on social media, "It would be an understatement to call Barton an upcoming international star, thanks to the development of the national team, the Asian Games, and a combination of factors.
From Beijing Guoan to Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, Barton has earned the team's trust and gained attention over the past two years. His strong belief, tenacity and optimistic mindset, as well as the attitude of Jinmen Tigers and Barton to participate in the league together have shaped the man he is today.
What is particularly rare is that, in the face of the national team's call-up, Zimmen Tigers and Barton always remain calm and collected. They went all out to contribute to the national team, which is the spirit of Zimmen Tigers and the belief of Barton.
