Manchester United don reportedly win the race to sign Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco, and the transfer go officially land for summer 2026. The 17-year-old wey dey play for Fortaleza don dey linked with many clubs, but na United wey finally lock am down.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirm say Man United lawyers don already approve all contracts, with the deal worth around $1m (£740,000). Na club scout Giuseppe Antonaccio first identify Orozco, as United dey focus on snapping young ballers early before dem turn super expensive later.
Who Be Cristian Orozco?
Orozco just move from Fortaleza go Rojo FC for July 2025, but im reputation don already spread after he captain Colombia U-17 team reach final of the South American Championship. The move to Old Trafford go complete once he clock 18 years.
This be part of Man United new strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe – instead of chasing overpriced stars, the club dey sign future talents. Recent examples na Diego Leon, Sekou Kone, Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven wey don already join the Red Devils.
United Dey Build for the Future
United also get striker Enzo Kana-Biyik on loan at Lausanne Sport, another INEOS-owned club. The hope be say all these youngsters go grow together and form one of the strongest squads in world football for years to come.
Midfield Revamp on the Way
By 2026, United midfield fit change big time. Casemiro go dey leave once him contract expire, while Manuel Ugarte never convince and fit also waka.
Even Bruno Fernandes dey reportedly dey reason serious Saudi offer after the 2026 World Cup.
That one mean say players like Sekou Kone – and maybe Orozco too – fit get first-team chances as early as the 2026/27 season. United dey clearly plan long-term, with Orozco lined up as another key piece for the rebuild.
