Real Madrid and Barcelona are engaged in a constant arms race for the best talent in Spanish football, and it looks like Malaga will be the unfortunates caught in the middle of it. His teenage starlet Antonio Cordero he showed no signs of slowing down his development after the jump to Segunda, and is out of contract next summer.
“Antonito”, who recently turned 18, changed agents this summer and is now represented by agent Pini Zahavi. The Blaugrana's interest in Cordero, combined with Zahavi's links to Barcelona, have made them favorites for his signature, having rejected several offers from Malaga to extend his deal. They will try to sign him in free agency next year.
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According to MarcoCordero is less likely to stay in Malaga, as Real Madrid are also looking to sign him. With 3 goals and 3 assists in 12 Segunda appearances, the Blancos have also been noticed, and are waiting for the right moment to make their move. They are aware that they start with a disadvantage, but they will make an offer for him.
Cordero is the jewel of Malaga's academy, and has already been booed by the fans at La Rosaleda, due to his contract situation. Los Boquerones won promotion last season via the playoffs, after a stoppage goal in extra time by Cordero, who initially won a place in all Malaguense hearts.
