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Melgar Extends Horacio Orzán Through 2026 as Offseason Planning Begins

The veteran midfielder remains in Arequipa to anchor Juan Reynoso’s core for next year’s Copa Sudamericana.

Overview

  • FBC Melgar confirmed the extension via a social-media post that included a photo and the message announcing Orzán’s renewed commitment for the 2026 season.
  • Local coverage portrays Orzán as a veteran leader and defensive pivot under Reynoso, with reports listing him at 37 years old.
  • Orzán has been with Melgar since 2021 after arriving from Ecuador’s Mushuc Runa, following stints at Newell’s Old Boys, Tigre, Sarmiento, Juventud and Universidad Católica.
  • Melgar secured a place in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana with an away draw against Alianza Lima and closed the campaign fifth in the aggregate table on 56 points with no matches remaining.
  • The club frames the move as an early step in roster planning, with Orzán the only officially confirmed renewal while further decisions are evaluated.