Antonio Cordero known as Antoñito remains a relatively unknown quantity but his name is firmly on the radar of major European clubs. The 18-year-old has enjoyed his breakthrough season with Malaga in LaLiga 2 but he won’t be playing in the Spanish second-flight next season.
Antoñito has interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona but Newcastle United have won the race to sign him
Antoñito has interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona but Newcastle United have won the race to sign him, according to Fabrizio Romano. It’s understood that Cordero has signed a five-year contract with the Magpies and the signing will be announced imminently. The talented winger was strongly linked with a move to Barcelona last year but Newcastle have offered a better pathway to the first-team and Antoñito will be a free agent with his contract at Malaga expiring at the end of the season.
Who is Antoñito?
Born in Andalusia, Antoñito spent time at Real Betis and Sevilla as a youngster before joining Malaga and he signed his first professional contract in 2022. He starred for Atletico Malaga(Malaga’s B team) last season, scoring 12 goals including the vital goal in their promotion. The Spanish U19 international has excelled for Malaga’s first team this campaign with 11 goal contributions in 32 games as detailed by Ivan Fuente, Transfermarkt’s LaLiga expert.
“Cordero plays as a left winger but is right-footed,” Fuente said. “He’s a player that’s worked incredibly hard to improve his physical condition in recent years and he’s Malaga’s second topscorer this season with five goals. He’s already an absolute star in LaLiga 2 and scored the goal to promote Malaga’s B team last season – he’s ready to progress to a higher level.
Antonio Cordero made history in his hometown at just 17 years old
Antonio Cordero made history in his hometown at just 17 years old. The talented striker secured Malaga’s promotion from the Spanish third division to the second tier last season with a last-gasp goal against Nastic Tarragona in the play-offs.
Since then, the 18-year-old gem has become one of the Andalusian club’s top talents, which has led to interest from big clubs. In fact, the Malaga sensation has already found a new destination.
Since then, the 18-year-old gem has become one of the Andalusian club’s top talents, which has led to interest from big clubs. In fact, the Malaga sensation has already found a new destination.
The 18-year-old Cordero has made 33 official appearances this season in the Spanish second division, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists.
