US Edition'Here we go' - Fabrizio Romano: Manchester United seal agreement to sign midfielder next year
Manchester United secured the signing of 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco for $1 million, continuing their focus on developing promising young talent for future seasons.
- On Thursday, Fabrizio Romano announced Manchester United have finalised and signed 17-year-old Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza, confirming the deal is completed.
- Manchester United have shifted to recruiting young prospects beyond Europe, with lead scout in South America Giuseppe Antonaccio coordinating deals like those for Sekou Kone and Diego Leon.
- The club will pay $1 million to Fortaleza, with Cristian Orozco set to join when he turns 18 next year, and former coach Álvaro Escobar praised his leadership in youth teams.
- The youngster is expected to spend his first campaign with the U18s and U21s while adapting to English football, fitting into a midfield revamp targeting the 2026-27 campaign.
- This approach positions Manchester United to build a competitive squad in the coming years by investing in young talent like Cristian Orozco, with over 200m spent in the summer, highlighting their long-term strategy.
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Man Utd 'secure' next transfer for talented midfielder as fee emerges and timeline set - The Mirror
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old midfielder Cristian Orozco from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF, with the player set to be a first-team star
Who is Cristian Orozco? Profile of Man Utd's new wonderkid as move approved - Manchester Evening News
Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Colombian wonderkid Cristian Orozco, who will officially move to Old Trafford next summer after a deal was agreed
Cristian Orozco: Manchester United’s $1 Million Gamble
Manchester United have never been shy of throwing money at midfielders, but this time they’re going off-script. Enter Cristian Orozco, a 17-year-old Colombian captain who currently plays for Fortaleza FC. The deal is signed, sealed, and—well, not yet delivered. He won’t land at Old Trafford until July 2026 when he turns 18. Until then, he’s […] The post Cristian Orozco: Manchester United’s $1 Million Gamble appeared first on Football Express Ind…
"Here we go": Man United seal Cristian Orozco transfer - Fabrizio Romano - Man United News And Transfer News
Manchester United have reached a full agreement to sign Colombian youngster Cristian Orozco after Fabrizio Romano delivered his trademark “here we go” seal of approval to the transfer. A Highly-Rated Midfielder The Red Devils reached a preliminary agreement to sign Orozco, 17, after the midfielder impressed lead scout Guiseppe Antonaccio, who leads the club’s recruitment in South America. Orozco enjoyed a superb CONMEBOL Sub 17 – South America’s…
Football Author dotorres The young midfielder Cristian Orozco, just 17 years old, who currently plays in the group of Fortaleza CEIF, is news in Colombian football for his imminent handover to the football of the Old Continent, nothing more and nothing less than to reach the historic Manchester United. According to the journalist Felipe Sierra, the talented flyer would have achieved a beginning of agreement to join the group of ‘Red Devils’ in 2…
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