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Man United Agree $1m Deal for 17-Year-Old Cristian Orozco as Teen Travels to UK to Finalise Move

He cannot be registered to play until he turns 18 in July 2026 under FIFA and UK rules.

Overview

  • Orozco is flying to Manchester with lead scout Giuseppe Antonaccio after multiple reports said a fee of about $1 million (£750k) was agreed with Fortaleza CEIF.
  • He is expected to complete pre-contract formalities during the visit, with the transfer to be formally finalised once he reaches 18.
  • The defensive midfielder has captained Colombia’s Under-17s and has drawn stylistic comparisons to Moises Caicedo in coverage of the deal.
  • United plan for Orozco to remain with Fortaleza until his registration can be completed next summer.
  • The move aligns with United’s recent push to recruit high-upside South American teenagers as long-term academy investments under the club’s current recruitment leadership.