"Current form isn't exactly inspiring at Manchester United, but that's not stopping them from looking to the longer-term when it comes to making signings. Ruben Amorim's side have continued to look laboured this season and sit 14th in the Premier League table after six games, with just two wins to their name in all competitions. That would suggest their summer recruitment for players to make an immediate impact on the squad fell short of what was required - and their latest signing is very much one for the future rather than someone who is likely to help change their fortunes in the short term."
"17-year-old midfielder Cristian Orozco is reported to have sealed a move to Old Trafford after emerging as a prospect in his native Colombia. The nine-cap under-17s international will not move immediately, however: the deal for a reported USD $1m (743,000) looks set to take effect from next summer. Transfermarkt report that Orozco is well-regarded as a prospect in Colombia, despite being yet to make a senior appearance for his club side, Fortaleza. They add that United's lead scout Giuseppete Antonaccio was 'instrumental' in putting the move together."
"Orozco is a leader in midfield. He is physically strong and dominant in his own half. He has been the captain of the Colombian U-17 national team and has already been re"
Manchester United sit 14th in the Premier League after six games with just two wins in all competitions. The club has completed a reported USD $1m transfer for 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza, with the move set to take effect in summer 2026 and the player not arriving immediately. Orozco is a nine-cap Colombia U17 international and captained the national U17 side. Transfermarkt describes him as well-regarded despite no senior club appearances, and lead scout Giuseppete Antonaccio played an instrumental role. The signing targets long-term development rather than immediate impact.
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