Antonio Cordero, an 18-year-old winger from Spain, is officially joining the Magpies. The club made it clear he’ll be part of the squad starting July 1, after his contract with Málaga CF ends. Honestly, this feels like a big move. Not just for the club, but for the kid too. You don’t often see players this young getting attention from top clubs in Europe and still picking a Premier League team like Newcastle. That says something, right?
And yeah, it's not just some random signing. From what I’ve seen and read, this guy’s got a solid record for his age. Newcastle said they’re still sorting out the final paperwork with the Premier League and the FA, plus the usual UK visa stuff. But it looks like it’s all happening.
Why Cordero Chose Newcastle (Even With Big Offers)
Here’s the thing that really stood out—Cordero had other options. Big ones. Reports say clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona were in the picture, and yet he chose Newcastle. I mean, that’s not something you see every day. It kinda shows that the club’s project is convincing enough to pull in young talent from overseas. He’s signed on until 2030, which means Newcastle is clearly thinking long-term.
Cordero himself said something like, “It’s a big step, and I really wanted to be in a place where I could dream big.” You can tell the guy's pumped, and that energy can go a long way.
What We Know About His Time at Málaga
If you’re wondering how good this kid really is—well, he's already played 60 senior games for Málaga, which is impressive for someone who’s still a teenager. Scored 7 goals and gave 9 assists. Not bad at all. And get this—he scored in Málaga’s playoff final last season, the game that got them promoted to the Segunda División. That’s a pressure moment, and he showed up. You like to see that kind of confidence at this age.
Newcastle’s Plan: A Loan First, Then Who Knows?
⚪️⚫️ Spanish winger Antonio Cordero joins Newcastle as free agent from Malaga, plan confirmed.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2025
Next step: loan move. pic.twitter.com/biYUEpZ2zG
Now, before we all get too hyped thinking he’s gonna be starting in the Premier League next week—Newcastle’s not rushing him. The plan is to loan him out next season so he can get more game time and keep growing. Honestly, that makes sense. You want him ready for the big stage when he finally wears the black and white on a regular basis.
Paul Mitchell, the club’s sporting director, said they’re going to carefully pick a loan move that will really help his growth. Feels like they’ve got a clear plan, which is always good to see with young signings like this.
