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New York Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Newcastle confirm signing of Antonio Cordero from Malaga
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Antonio Cordero from Spanish second-tier side Malaga. The 18-year-old winger — a Spain Under-19 international — will join on a free transfer after his current contract expires at the end of this month. The Athletic previously reported both Barcelona and Real Madrid were interested before the Premier League club won the race. Advertisement The transfer is subject to completion of the registration process with the Premier League and the Football Association, the club say, as well as the obtaining of a UK visa. He is expected to head out on loan next season. 'It's truly an honour to be here, truly a pleasure,' he said. 'I am a person who likes to aspire high. Why not come to one of the best places in the world to do it. 'It's a big step, and that's one of the reasons I'm here. I'm happy to do it and have a great desire to get going already.' Outgoing sporting director, Paul Mitchell, said: 'Antonio is an exciting talent. We're delighted to bring him to Newcastle United amidst interest in Spain and across Europe. 'He has lots of potential, and the next phase of his development will be for the club to select a loan move that will challenge him and build on his experiences.' Cordero joined Malaga's youth system in 2021 and signed his first professional contract with the club the following year. He made his senior debut before appearing for Atletico Malagueno, the club's 'B' side, in September 2023, coming on as a substitute against Atletico Madrid's reserve team in a third tier match. Cordero spent time with the B team that season while making appearances off the bench for the senior team. His most impactful performance came in the Primera Federacion play-offs, where he came on as a substitute to score in the last minute of the second leg of the play-off final against Gimnastic de Tarragona to put Malaga ahead 4-3 on aggregate, earning them promotion to the Segunda Division. Cordero regularly appeared for Malaga last season, starting 23 of his 40 games and providing six goals and seven assists. (Francis Gonzalez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
New York Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Chelsea's Leo Castledine expecting to leave club permanently this summer
Chelsea Under-21 midfielder Leo Castledine is expected to leave the club on a permanent transfer this summer. Castledine, who impressed on loan at League One side Shrewsbury Town this season before a back injury ended his campaign prematurely in February, is ready to join a new side on a permanent basis in a bid to get regular first-team football. Advertisement The highly-rated England Under-19 international still has one year left on his current deal with the option for another 12 months. But with Chelsea having many midfielders to choose from, Castledine has decided he would be better off going elsewhere for the sake of his career, even though he still loves being at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea also value Castledine highly but are prepared to listen to offers, which will include a sell-on clause. Championship and League One clubs are already showing an interest. A loan has not been completely ruled out, but is regarded as unlikely because Castledine is wary of it becoming a regular occurrence. Chelsea would also want the player to sign a new contract before sending him away for another campaign. The Athletic revealed in February that Castledine had suffered a minor stress fracture in his lower back, but he has already returned to training and will be ready to play a full part in pre-season. Castledine made his senior debut for Chelsea last season as a substitute in their 6-1 win over Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. The 20-year-old played 26 times for Shrewsbury before his injury, including 18 league starts.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Swans target Wales named Young Player of the Year
Swansea City transfer target Bobby Wales has been named Kilmarnock's Young Player of the Year for the 2024-25 19-year-old's contract with the Scottish Premiership club expires this summer, and the Swans have identified the striker as a target for the upcoming Scotland Under-19 international has scored five goals in all competitions for the Ayrshire side so far this also netted 12 times in 26 appearances during a season-long loan spell with Alloa Athletic last season.
