Antonio Cordero, an 18-year-old Spanish wonderkid, has announced his signing with Newcastle United on a free transfer after turning down a new contract at Malaga. The transfer is set to commence on 1st July, pending the acquisition of a UK visa. Cordero has committed to a five-year contract with the club, despite previously holding discussions with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Porto. He conveyed his excitement about joining Newcastle and his ambitions to achieve significant accomplishments with the club. It is anticipated that Cordero will spend his initial season on loan. Newcastle's sporting director, Paul Mitchell, described Cordero as an exciting talent with tremendous potential.

Newcastle are on course to trump Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race to sign budding Malaga sensation Antonio Cordero for free this summer.

Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring Malaga starlet Antonio Cordero following his breakthrough at Malaga.