Barcelona and Real Madrid want to sign ‘under-the-radar’ 18-year-old star: report

The Spaniard has already been capped three times at Under-19 level

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Barcelona and Real Madrid are battling it out in their hopes to sign an 18-year-old star.

The Spanish giants have in the past gone toe-to-toe in their quest to acquire the best talent from across Europe, with Real recently signing the likes of Endrick, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler.

Hansi Flick’s side are now looking more centred on developing talent from their famous La Masia academy but with the Malaga man impressing already as a teenager, it may force both clubs to act fast.

According to new information from Football Espana, Barcelona and Real Madrid are both showing interest in 18-year-old Antonio Cordero from Malaga.

Cordero, who has three goals and three assists already this season, is a capable winger who can play on either the left or right flank.

Out of contract next summer, ‘Antonito’ as he is commonly known is unlikely to stay at Malaga and is already looking at other avenues he could explore.

Refusing to rule out a move, Cardoso is already beginning to be whistled at by supporters. Malaga have won just four times in La Liga 2 but have drawn nine games in total.