Cristian Orozco: Bundesliga side failed with last-minute hijack attempt – Man United News And Transfer News

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Whereas INEOS may need failed to herald a senior defensive midfielder in the summertime, Manchester United have signed a gem for the long run in that place.

As relayed by The Peoples Particular person, Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco has been signed by the membership, and he’ll be a part of subsequent summer time, as soon as he turns 18.

The 17-year-old impressed for Colombia’s U17s within the U17 South American Championships earlier, guiding his nation all the way in which to the ultimate.

Though the Los Cafeteros ended up shedding the summit conflict, the Fortaleza CEIF teenager caught the eye of Giuseppe Antonazzo, United’s lead scout in South America.

Cristian Orozco has agreed United transfer

The truth is, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano on Givemesport, an unnamed Bundesliga aspect was additionally chasing the previous Rojo FC defensive midfielder and so they tried to hijack United’s deal on the final minute.

The Purple Devils, to not be outdone, wasted little or no time earlier than concluding a pre-agreement value an preliminary £750k because of Jason Wilcox, who all the time is looking out for the following diamond within the tough.

“After an preliminary verbal settlement and a few particulars to make clear on the membership aspect, Man United and Fortaleza accomplished all of the steps of the take care of their lead scout, Giuseppe Antonazzo, coordinating this transfer as a German membership additionally tried to enter the race and hijack the deal.

“Orozco needed Manchester United and can be a part of the Purple Devils from July 2026, as quickly as he turns 18. Orozco has accepted the proposal and will probably be a part of Man United’s undertaking.”

Bundesliga aspect tried to hijack the deal

Manchester United have used an identical technique after they signed Diego Leon, Ayden Heaven or Sekou Kone within the final 18 months, with Jason Wilcox comfortable to incorporate new faces when the switch charge is affordable and the expertise’s potential is taken into account excellent – as in all of those circumstances.”

The deal is critical given how the 20-time English league champions had dilly-dallied when it had come to signing Moises Caicedo, who was finally snapped up by Brighton and Hove Albion.

Cristian Orozco has already been dubbed “the following Caicedo” for his related skillset, and United’s co-owners have as soon as once more proven they imply enterprise relating to youth recruitment.

It’s also heartening to see the Outdated Trafford aspect focus their scouting on the South American market, an space that has been ignored for a very long time.

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