Manchester United have completed the signing of 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF.
The deal, confirmed on Thursday by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, will see Orozco officially join the Red Devils in the summer of 2026 when he turns 18.
According to Romano, all contracts have been cleared by United’s legal team, with the transfer coordinated by the club’s lead scout, Gerardo Guzmán Antonaccio.
Romano wrote on X:
“Manchester United have now sealed and signed a deal to bring in 17-year-old Colombian talent Cristian Orozco. $1m transfer fee from Fortaleza in a deal valid from summer 2026. #MUFC lawyers approved all the contracts, deal coordinated by lead scout Antonaccio.”
Orozco, a defensive midfielder and captain of Colombia’s U-17 national team, has already been tipped as one of the brightest prospects in South American football. Known for his intensity, leadership, and maturity beyond his years, he played a pivotal role in guiding Colombia to the final of the Under-17 South American Championship last year.
The teenager has also featured for Fortaleza in Colombia’s domestic league, further showcasing his potential at senior level.
At Old Trafford, Orozco will become part of a new generation of young talent, joining recent recruits such as Sekou Kone and Chido Obi-Martin, as United continue to invest in the future.
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