The transfer market is always fertile ground for rumors and disputes. In the latest Clásico between managements, the figure of Antoñito Cordero has managed to capture attention. The Málaga player, whose contract terminates at the end of the season, is being contested between Barça and Madrid. However, in an unexpected twist, Florentino Pérez has managed to get ahead of Barça in this battle.
Barça's Interest and Its Offer
FC Barcelona had already shown interest in Antoñito Cordero last summe but Málaga refused to negotiate his transfer. Despite this rejection, the Catalonian club hasn't given up on signing him. Now, just a few months before the player becomes a free agent, Barcelona is willing to offer up to 2 million euros to secure his transfer in the winter market.
Barcelona was confident that the presence of Pini Zahavi, Cordero's agent, could be a key factor in the negotiations. Zahavi keeps an excellent relationship with Joan Laporta, which made Barça's chances seem strong. However, the blaugrana team didn't count on the cunning of Florentino Pérez.
Real Madrid's Reaction
Aware of Cordero's potential, Real Madrid didn't sit idly by. According to reports from Marca, the Whites believe the player might feel a certain affinity for their institution. In this sense, Real Madrid is betting on the emotional factor. They know that Cordero might lean toward the club due to his connection with the white colors.
Real Madrid seeks to get ahead and close the transfer before Barça makes a more attractive offer. Pérez, known for his ability to sign high-level players, seems to have played his cards strategically.
The Blow to Laporta
This move by Real Madrid has dealt a direct blow to Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona. The fact that the white club managed to get ahead in the operation to secure Cordero's transfer is undoubtedly a setback for the Catalonian board. It's not just a quality reinforcement for the Madrid team but also a symbolic victory in the fight for the best talents in LaLiga.
Cordero's Future
The future of Antoñito Cordero remains uncertain, but what seems clear is that Real Madrid has won the game. With the winter market just around the corner, the Andalusian player finds himself in an enviable position to decide his fate. However, the management Clásico has made it clear that, in these types of negotiations, timing and strategy are crucial.
The battle for Cordero could therefore establish a landmark in the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, not only on the field but also in the offices.