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“I’m very happy” – Goalscoring Newcastle United loanee is loving life

Newcastle United‘s Antonio Cordero, sometimes known as Antoñito, says he snubbed several clubs to join Cádiz CF on loan in the summer window. The winger graduated from Málaga’s academy and impressed for their first team during the 2024/25 season. They…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 8:50 AM
“I’m very happy” – Goalscoring Newcastle United loanee is loving life
Key Things to Know
  • Newcastle United loanee Antonio Cordero expressed his happiness at Cádiz CF after rejecting multiple summer transfer options.
  • Cordero agreed to a fresh season-long loan with the Segunda División club following a stint there last season.
  • The 19-year-old winger has contributed three goals and one assist across eight appearances so far this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United winger Antonio Cordero has stated he is delighted with his current loan spell at Spanish side Cádiz CF. The 19-year-old revealed in an interview that he rejected other lucrative offers during the summer to return to the Segunda División outfit on a fresh season-long loan, motivated by faith in the club's sporting project and strong fan support.

Cordero has enjoyed a productive start to the season, registering three goals and an assist across eight matches, which included a recent brace in a 4-0 win against CD Leganés. The Spanish youth international is scheduled to return to Newcastle United when his loan concludes at the end of the season, where his contract runs until 2030.

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