Real Madrid and Barcelona prepare to battle for Malaga wonderkid Cordero
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The performances of 18-year-old Malaga winger Antonio Cordero have placed him firmly on the radar of Spain’s top clubs for months, with Real Madrid and Barcelona now reportedly showing serious interest in the rising star.
Details: According to Marca, Real Madrid believe they hold an advantage over Barcelona in the race for the talented 18-year-old, widely known as “Antonito.”
However, Barcelona is said to have been more proactive in their attempts to make contact with Cordero. The youngster, a lifelong fan of Malaga, also grew up admiring Real Madrid. Sources within Los Blancos believe that the idea of wearing their iconic white shirt may appeal more to Cordero than joining Barcelona.
The report also highlights that Malaga has taken steps to secure Cordero’s future, offering to make him one of the club’s highest-paid players. Recently, Malaga expressed confidence in convincing their starlet to sign a new contract.
Nevertheless, the race is far from over. Barcelona remains in close contact with Cordero’s agent, Pini Zahavi, which could prove advantageous for the Catalan club.
Reminder: On Tuesday, December 17, the FIFA The Best 2024 awards took place, where Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior was crowned the best footballer of the year.
