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Antonio Cordero, often known as ‘Antonito’, is considered one of Spain’s brightest soccer prospects. At simply 18 years previous, he was the hero in Malaga’s promotion to La Liga 2, scoring within the finals of the promotion playoffs.
The ahead has now established himself as a first-team participant for Malaga within the Spanish second division, bagging 4 objectives and 6 assists in 24 video games.
Though his focus is at present on making certain the membership’s survival within the league, Antonito’s future stays the topic of a lot hypothesis.
Certainly, Antonito’s contract with Malaga expires in June, which means he’ll change into a free agent this summer time. Barcelona and Actual Madrid have proven curiosity, given his spectacular potential.
The truth is, there have been studies of the Blaugrana even being prepared to supply €2 million to signal the teenager in January, though nothing got here of it.
Newcastle United additionally need Antonito
Nonetheless, based on studies from England as relayed by SPORT, Newcastle United are is eager to get forward of each Barcelona and Actual Madrid within the race for Antonito’s signature.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle need Antonito. (Photograph by Michael Regan/Getty Photos)
The Premier League membership’s sporting director, Paul Mitchell, has knowledgeable the board of the numerous market alternative that lies with the younger expertise, who at the moment are able to make a transfer.
Newcastle, owned by a Saudi consortium, have ample monetary assets to make a profitable contract provide that Antonito can not refuse.
The transfer would additionally present him with the chance to play within the Premier League, at a group which have made large strides in current seasons and are combating for European spots. Presently, the Magpies are in sixth place within the Premier League standings.
The potential signing of Antonito aligns with Newcastle’s new recruitment technique, specializing in buying probably the most proficient younger gamers from throughout Europe.
The Premier League outfit have already secured the signings of Georgian prospect Vakhtang Salia and Turkish expertise Baran Yildiz. Now, Antonio seems to be subsequent on their agenda.
Ought to Antonito select to stay in Spain, Barcelona would have the higher hand, given the Blaugrana are identified for selling younger expertise.
In distinction, Actual Madrid have a tendency to supply fewer alternatives to rising stars, even with high-profile signings like Arda Guler and Endrick.
