Real Madrid to do battle with Barcelona for 18-year-old Spanish winger

Real Madrid and Barcelona are locked in an ongoing arms race for the best talent in Spanish football, and it looks like Malaga will be the unlucky ones caught in the middle. Their teenage starlet Antonio Cordero shows no signs of slowing down in his development following the move to Segunda, with his contract set to expire next summer.

'Antonito', who recently turned 18, changed agents this summer and is now represented by agent Pini Zahavi. Blaugrana's interest in Cordero, combined with Zahavi's links with Barcelona, ​​has made them favorites for his signature after he rejected several offers from Malaga to extend his contract. They will try to sign him for free next year.

According to Marca, Cordero is least likely to stay at Malaga, because Real Madrid also wants to sign him. With three goals and three assists in twelve Segunda appearances, Los Blancos have noticed this too and are waiting for the right moment to make their move. They are aware that they are starting at a disadvantage, but will make an offer for him.

Cordero is the jewel of the Malaga academy and has already been whistled for by La Rosaleda fans due to his contract situation. Los Boquerones were promoted last season via the play-offs, after a stoppage time goal in extra time by Cordero, which had initially earned him a place in all Malaguense hearts.