FC Barcelona haven’t forgotten about Antonio Cordero, often known as Antonito, the ahead from Malaga who got here near becoming a member of the Catalan membership final summer season.
The Blaugrana held an curiosity in signing the teenage attacker in the summertime however, at the moment, Malaga’s €3 million switch price demand for the participant halted the operation, particularly contemplating that his contract expires in 2025.
Barcelona might fast-track Antonito’s signing in January
Whereas the transfer might need fallen by way of Barcelona’s curiosity in Antonito, who has not renewed his contract with Malaga, stays intact.
Whereas he might be a part of without spending a dime in the summertime, his arrival at Barça might be introduced ahead to the upcoming winter switch window for a price of solely €2 million, together with variables, in accordance with Radio MARCA Malaga (h/t SPORT).
In keeping with the report, Malaga would now settle for the provide, which is decrease than the proposals made by Barcelona final summer season.
However the Andalusian membership prefers to obtain some cash within the winter slightly than let the participant depart without spending a dime in the summertime.
The provide made by the Blaugrana a number of months in the past was €1.8 million fastened, plus variables.
In complete, Malaga might have earned €4 million, however the majority of these circumstances have been troublesome to fulfill, as they have been depending on the variety of matches Antonito performed with the primary workforce.
Now, the provide has decreased, as time is on Barça’s facet with the participant’s contract ending on 30 June.
Antonito, represented by Pini Zahavi, is just 18 years outdated and has performed 17 matches this season with Malaga’s first workforce within the Second Division, scoring three objectives and offering three assists.
If he indicators, he’ll be a part of the Barça Atletic squad, with first-team coach Hansi Flick keeping track of his progress.