Joan Laporta and Florentino Pérez had been fighting for him for some time. In the end, it was Barça which won the prize. We are talking about Antonio Cordero, a player soon to turn 18. He's reached an agreement to wear the blaugrana jersey next season. He is playing for Málaga and had aroused the interest of the two Spanish giants.
Antonio Cordero had the chance to wear the Barça jersey last transfer window, but the deal didn't end in positive negotiations. The figure offered by the Catalonian team didn't convince Málaga, who decided to keep him despite the risk of losing him for free. This risk will end up being fulfillled, since Cordero only thinks about Barça.
In the last few hours, La Masia expert Carles Aguilar has stated on his X account that Antonio Cordero is "close" to joining Barça. This information is added to that of the informant Tarrecule, who had offered it moments before. He will arrive to reinforce the reserve team, with views to a possible promotion with the first team in the future.
Cordero has been shining this season at Málaga, having scored three goals and provided three assists in the 11 games he's played in Segunda División. He's a player who'll bring goals and balance to the Barça reserve team. The intention is for him to make a career wearing blue-maroon in the coming years. He has a lot of potential.
Joan Laporta Takes It: Antonio Cordero, to Barça
Real Madrid had been after him for some time and now he will finally wear the Barça jersey. Antonio Cordero has been clear about this at all times, prioritizing the money proposed by the Catalonian team over the money from Real Madrid. He has many examples on the table and knows that, as a youngster, he has more chances of succeeding with Barça.
At Real Madrid they thought they had advanced a lot. The reality, however, is that Cordero, like everyone else, sees that there are minimal opportunities for young people there.
Joan Laporta has earned it this way: by giving him examples from one team and another, showing him who has succeeded and who hasn't. At Barça the list of young winners is long; at Real Madrid, on the contrary.
Antonio Cordero has no doubts and is clear that Barça's project is superior. Joan Laporta already knows this. He will play for Barça next season.