Actual Madrid and Barcelona are typically competing for the easiest skills in Spanish soccer, and few escape their grasps. That’s the case for 18-year-old winger Antonio Cordero although, who’s headed for the Premier League.
Barcelona had initially taken an curiosity in Cordero final summer time as he started making waves in Malaga’s promotion push final season. They made a late €3m supply final summer time, however Cordero was not eager on becoming a member of Barca Atletic, and dropping down a division after Malaga went up.
Cordero has confirmed that he’s greater than succesful at Segunda stage this season with Los Boquerones. Malaga made a number of renewal presents, however with Cordero out of contract this summer time, Actual Madrid additionally took an interest. Barcelona have been cited as favourites for his signature because of their relationship with agent Pini Zahavi, however Newcastle emerged within the race earlier this 12 months.
The restoration time for Alejandro Balde is three weeks, so he is not going to be prepared for the Copa del Rey last. The target is for Balde to be 100% match for the return leg of a hypothetical Champions League semi-final. @martinezferran
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 14, 2025
Now Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Cordero has agreed a precontract with Newcastle United to affix them this summer time on a free. Cordero has elected to affix the Magpies over the Spanish giants.
🚨⚪️⚫️ EXCL: Newcastle have accomplished deal to signal Spanish 18 12 months outdated expertise Antonio Cordero from Malaga, right here we go!
Announcement set to happen for Cordero to affix #NUFC venture.
Barça and Actual Madrid have been each eager on signing Cordero; he picked Newcastle. pic.twitter.com/4MGDHkLKQf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 15, 2025
This season Cordero has been key in Malaga’s survival bid in Segunda, as they search to stabilise themselves in skilled soccer after a number of seasons within the third tier. He has began round half of their video games, and took part in simply over half of their minutes, however is answerable for near a 3rd of their aim contributions. These numbers translate as 5 objectives and 6 assists in his 32 appearances, enjoying totally on the left, but additionally getting used on the appropriate.
Newcastle have been doubtless in a position to supply the next wage packet initially to Cordero, however doubtlessly additionally a clearer path to first-team motion. Actual Madrid have a stacked ahead line to interrupt into, whereas Barcelona even have loads of expertise to beat out, each within the senior aspect and of their youth ranks.