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Newcastle reach deal with Spain youth international, beating Real Madrid and Barcelona to his signature

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Paul Kemp
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, | Updated: April 15, 2025
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Newcastle's summer signing Antonio Cordero with Malaga's jersey

    Key Takeaways:

  • Newcastle have finalised the signing of 18-year-old Malaga winger Antonio Cordero
  • Barcelona and Real Madrid were also interested, but the player chose Newcastle’s project
  • Cordero turned down three contract offers from Malaga and will join the Magpies this summer

Newcastle have finalised the signing of 18-year-old talent Antonio Cordero from Malaga, according to Fabrizio Romano. Spanish football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid also expressed interest in the winger, but the youngster opted for Newcastle’s project. The transfer will be officially announced in the coming weeks, and once the summer transfer window opens, he will officially join the Magpies.

Cordero’s contract with Malaga expires at the end of the season, meaning he has been free to negotiate with other clubs since the start of the year. In January, he and his family visited Newcastle. The Spaniard rejected three contract extension offers from his current club.

Cordero broke into Malaga’s first team last season, and this campaign he has made 32 appearances in La Liga 2, scoring five goals and providing six assists. In fact, it was his decisive goal that secured promotion for the team in the previous campaign. Cordero is also a Spanish youth international.

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