Antonio Cordero believes he’s heading to “among the best locations on the earth” to satisfy his lofty aspirations after signing for Newcastle United.
The Spanish winger will be a part of Newcastle in July when his contract with Segunda aspect Malaga expires, topic to the completion of the Premier League’s registration course of.
Newcastle reportedly beat Barcelona and Actual Madrid to the signature of the Spain Underneath-19 worldwide.
The Magpies plan to mortgage Cordero out as soon as the transfer is accomplished, with Eredivisie giants Ajax stated to be a possible vacation spot for {the teenager}.
Whereas his fast future is not going to be spent at St James’ Park, Cordero is assured transferring to Newcastle is one that can permit him to realize his ambitions.
“It’s really an honour to be right here, really a pleasure,” Cordero informed Newcastle’s official web site.
“I’m an individual who likes to aspire excessive. Why not come to among the best locations on the earth to do it.
“It’s a giant step, and that’s one of many causes I’m right here. I’m glad to do it and have a fantastic need to get going already.
“I’m a really bold particular person and I don’t have particular numbers, I simply need to go for all of them and attempt to obtain the utmost.
“I need to win all of the potential trophies in the long term, however I’m conscious that the onerous work must be executed with the intention to obtain that.”
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Cordero scored the aim that secured Malaga’s promotion again to Spain’s second-tier in a play-off last in opposition to Gimnastic Tarragona on the finish of the 2023-24 season, netting within the 121st minute in additional time of the second leg to settle the tie.
And he impressed within the Segunda as Malaga comfortably averted relegation, scoring six objectives and offering six assists.
Newcastle’s outgoing sporting director Paul Mitchell stated: “Antonio is an thrilling expertise. We’re delighted to convey him to Newcastle United amidst curiosity in Spain and throughout Europe.
“He has a number of potential, and the following part of his growth will likely be for the membership to pick out a mortgage transfer that can problem him and construct on his experiences.”
