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Manchester United Seal $1 Million Deal for 17-Year-Old Cristian Orozco, Transfer Effective Summer 2026

The arrangement underscores a youth-focused recruitment strategy shaped by FIFA rules on under-18 transfers.

Overview

  • Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano says paperwork is sealed and signed for the Colombia Under-17 captain’s move from Fortaleza CEIF.
  • The reported fee is $1 million (about £741,000), with the agreement activating after he turns 18 next summer.
  • Manchester United’s lawyers have approved the contracts, and the deal was coordinated by lead scout Antonaccio.
  • Orozco has stood out for Colombia at youth level but has yet to make a professional debut for Fortaleza.
  • The signing aligns with United’s recent push for low-fee academy recruits from outside Europe, following additions such as Sekou Kone and Diego Leon.