‘Deal agreed’ - Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle United player will return to Spain next month
Newcastle United look set to relocate youngster Antonio Cordero following his poor loan spell in Belgium.
Newcastle United have reportedly ripped up Antonio Cordero’s loan deal at Belgian side Westerlo.
Ahead of the transfer window opening on January 1, the Spaniard is set to return to his home country for the rest of the season. Toon chiefs fought off rival interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign the talented winger over the summer.
With 17 appearances for Spain’s under-21 setup, the move was viewed as a coup for the Magpies. However, Cordero has failed to adjust to life at Westerlo and Newcastle have pulled the plug on his loan move after just seven league appearances.
🚨🟡🔵 EXCL: Cádiz agree loan deal to sign Antonio Cordero from Newcastle as Westerlo loan deal has been interrupted.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 28, 2025
Cádiz win race to sign talented winger, as #NUFC sources confirm. pic.twitter.com/WPcIf9bItW
Antonio Cordero nightmare
For context, the 19-year-old has played eight minutes of Jupiler Pro League football since September. This level of game time has not gone down well with Newcastle officials, who view Cordero as a future first-team star.
Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Cordero will terminate his loan spell at Westerlo and join Cadiz. They play in Spain’s second tier, the same division he impressed in before Newcastle came calling.
Romano wrote on social media platform X: “Cadiz agree loan deal to sign Antonio Cordero from Newcastle as Westerlo loan deal has been interrupted. Cadiz win race to sign talented winger, as NUFC sources confirm.”
Antonio Cordero first words at Newcastle United
The prospect called joining the Magpies an “honour” following his switch in July. He told the club website: “It’s truly an honour to be here, truly a pleasure. 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.”
How Newcastle United view Antonio Cordero
Paul Mitchell, in one of his final acts as Toon sporting director, welcomed the “exciting talent” to St James’ Park. He added: “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.”