Man United Turn an Eye Toward the Future With Latest Midfield Signing
Manchester United has officially signed 18-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco following a long-term scouting and recruitment process. The teenager, who captained Colombia's youth teams, is expected to develop within the club's youth system.
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Manchester United have officially announced the arrival of 18-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco, one of the most highly-coveted teenagers in all of South American soccer.
Orozco landing in Old Trafford has been in the works for almost a year. Man United struck a deal to sign Orozco last September, but as per FIFA rules, the young Colombian couldn’t make the move to England until he came of age.
He’s continued to play for Fortaleza FC in Colombia’s top-flight ever since, but made the move to England to join United after he turned 18 on July 13. Now, the Red Devils have officially unveiled Orozco as their latest midfield addition.
“Manchester United have completed the signing of exciting young midfielder Cristian Orozco,” the clubs said in a statement .
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