Six-goal winger sent ‘once in a lifetime message’ ahead of Newcastle United transfer – five-year deal agreed

Spain Under-19s manager Paco Gallardo claims Newcastle United’s next signing is involved in a ‘once in a lifetime event’.

Newcastle’s only confirmed piece of transfer business so far this summer has been the announcement of Antonio Cordero’s imminent arrival from Malaga. Cordero registered six goals and six assists for the Costa del Sol side during the 2024/25 campaign.

The 18-year-old winger will officially join Newcastle on July 1 once his contract at the Spanish second division club expires. The Magpies fought off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona to land Cordero’s signature.

But it’s a busy summer ahead for the young winger, who is currently away with Spain at the Under-19s European Championships in Romania.

The tournament runs until June 26 with Spain looking to defend their title. After that, Cordero will officially become a Newcastle player, but he is set to be on the move again.

Antonio Cordero set for NUFC loan exit

Newcastle have confirmed plans to loan Cordero out for the 2025/26 season with the club currently in the process of finding a suitable destination for the teenager. Dutch giants Ajax have been linked with a move for Cordero and Newcastle have often favoured sending players out on loan to the Eredivisie having had success loaning Yankuba Minteh to Feyenoord previously.

Ajax, like Newcastle, are set to compete in the 2025/26 Champions League so it would represent a good challenge for Cordero. Malaga have also been linked with a quick return for Cordero on loan as they look to earn promotion from the Spanish second tier.

Former Sunderland manager Jack Ross will be tasked with lining up a loan move for Cordero as part of his role as head of strategic football partnerships at Newcastle.