Newcastle United player set for move just four days after signing - Champions League club interested

Newcastle United prodigy Antonio Cordero is reportedly wanted by Ajax on a season-long loan.

Toon chiefs beat the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona to the 18-year-old’s signature and he will officially join the club on July 1. An under-19 international with Spain, Cordero arrives as the latest youngster tipped for big things at St James’ Park.

Newcastle have made academy investment a priority since the Saudi-backed takeover in October 2021. Signing the likes of Yankuba Minteh and flipping them for a profit is a key method to alleviate PSR pressures.

Manchester City and Chelsea are the biggest proponents of selling youth players to bankroll high-profile signings. That is only, of course, they are deemed surplus to requirements for the first team.

Ajax interested in Newcastle United youngster

The Magpies believe they have a genuine prospect in Cordero who, given time, can push for a spot out wide. But talkSPORT claim his services will be better served elsewhere as the playmaker seeks regular football.

Ajax - who just missed out on the Eredivisie title - are named as a potential destination for Cordero. Ironically, the Dutch giants could be one of Newcastle’s opponents in the Champions League next season.

Paul Mitchell on ‘exciting’ Newcastle United talent

“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."

Antonio Cordero on move

In his first interview as a Newcastle player, Cordero outlined his ambition to strike it big at St James’ Park. He said: “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.”

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