‘No one has contacted the club’ – Bemusement as player set to join Newcastle United, ‘deplorable’ performance

Rumors of young Malaga defender Antoñito Cordero’s impending transfer to Newcastle United have taken an unexpected turn, with the Spanish club claiming they’ve received no official approach.

Reports in England had suggested the deal was all but done, with the Magpies even beating out Real Madrid and Barcelona for his signature.

Yet, according to AS, Malaga remain completely in the dark—raising questions about where these claims originated.

The news has caused quite a stir at La Rosaleda, particularly given Malaga’s current struggles on the pitch.

The club is mired in a worrying results crisis, and the sudden speculation surrounding one of their key young talents has only added to the tension.

What’s more baffling is that neither the player’s representatives—said to be Pini Zahavi’s agency—nor his family have informed Malaga of any agreement with Newcastle.

Club officials acknowledge that Cordero’s departure seems inevitable after he refused to renew his contract, but they expected formal communication before transfer details leaked.

Instead, they’ve been blindsided by reports of an imminent move, complete with mock-ups of the 19-year-old in a Newcastle shirt.

The lack of transparency has left a sour taste, especially as Cordero’s recent performances have noticeably dipped.

His display in Malaga’s clash with Huesca was described as “deplorable,” with many interpreting his lack of focus as a sign that his mind is already on Tyneside.

Yet if Newcastle have indeed secured his signature, they’ve done so without notifying his current employers—an unusual approach in modern football’s tightly regulated transfer market.

For now, Malaga can only wait for clarity. Either Newcastle’s interest is further along than they’ve been told, or this is an elaborate case of premature speculation.

One thing is certain: if Cordero is indeed headed to St James’ Park, the Spanish club will demand answers—and likely, a proper fee—before letting their promising defender go. Until then, the mystery deepens.