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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 signs 19-year-old forward from Levante amid competition

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Beat Spanish Clubs to Sign Highly Rated La Liga Academy Prospect

What they're saying

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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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