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Man Utd secures Colombian teen star next month
3 Jun
Summary
- Manchester United will complete the signing of Cristian Orozco next month.
- Orozco impressed at the U17 South American Championship for Colombia.
- He has already gained first-team experience with Fortaleza CEIF.
Manchester United is poised to officially secure the signing of promising Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco next month. The club has focused on acquiring top young talents, and Orozco fits this strategy perfectly. He was instrumental in Colombia's U17 South American Championship run.
Orozco, who has already earned senior playing time with Fortaleza CEIF, visited Old Trafford and Carrington in December. The preliminary agreement for his transfer was made while he was still under 18, with the completion now scheduled for July 2026.
This move aligns with Manchester United's plan to develop young players, likely seeing Orozco initially join the youth academy before a push for first-team involvement. This follows the club's recent acquisition of midfield player Ederson.
