Newcastle signs 19-year-old forward from Levante amid competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Newcastle United has reportedly signed 19-year-old striker Afner Ca from Levante as a free agent. The club beat rivals Valencia and Villarreal to secure the young prospect, who has agreed to a five-year contract. Standing at 6-foot-4, Ca can play as a center forward or on the right wing, providing Newcastle with a versatile addition to their academy setup. Although the club has not yet officially announced the move, Ca is expected to join the Under-21 squad for the upcoming campaign.
- •Ca recently turned 19 before completing the move.
- •He has been described as a highly regarded prospect from Spain.
- •This signing adds to Newcastle's recent acquisition of Arsenal's Kyran Thompson.
- •Levante previously nurtured Ca in their academy system.
- •Newcastle aims to enhance their developmental pipeline with young talent.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Beat Spanish Clubs to Sign Highly Rated La Liga Academy Prospect
"Newcastle United might not be signing first-team-ready players, but they surely are filling their developmental pipeline with promising youngsters. This time, the club has reportedly secured another highly regarded young prospect from Spain in a forward from La Liga side Levante. According to ESPN’s Javier Rodríguez Pascual (known as Rodra), Newcastle has completed the signing […]
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