Toon officials wanted the 18-year-old to go out and gain even more senior experience following his Malaga exploits, and the decision was made to send him to Belgium.<\/p>\n
So far, that has proven to be a bad decision. Cordero has barely played for KVC Westerlo<\/a>, making just six appearances in total. All of those appearances have come as a substitute, with the attacker\u2019s longest outing being 45 minutes.<\/p>\n Cordero is becoming the latest Newcastle United youngster to endure a nightmare out on loan, much to the dismay of Toon supporters.<\/p>\n There will surely be disappointment from Newcastle United officials too, and the Athletic\u2019s<\/a> Chris Waugh has provided an update on the Antonio Cordero<\/a> situation during a Q&A.<\/p>\n Waugh states that Newcastle United<\/a> were hoping that Cordero would play more than he has, with the teenager yet to even start a single game for his new club.<\/p>\n While that is a concern, Waugh adds that there is hope that he is still benefiting from his time at KVC Westerlo despite his limited minutes.<\/p>\n Whether or not that is the case will only be discovered when Cordero returns to Tyneside. Hopefully it is benefiting him, otherwise this will have been a waste of a year for a player who is tipped to become a member of the Newcastle United first-team squad<\/a> in the coming years.<\/p>\n Who Newcastle United think Antonio Cordero can be better than<\/p>\n As soon as his arrival at St James\u2019 Park was confirmed, Newcastle fans were comparing Cordero to Ayoze Perez<\/a>.<\/p>\n He enjoyed a bright career at St James\u2019 Park, before going on to blossom even further. A return to his homeland has done wonders for Perez\u2019s career, with the forward part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024.<\/p>\n![\"Antonio](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2229926213-1-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by KURT DESPLENTER\/BELGA MAG\/AFP via Getty ImagesNewcastle United hoped Antonio Cordero would play more on loan<\/p>\n