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Orlando City Retains Wilder Cartagena With 2026 Deal and Club Option for 2027

The deal secures a proven locker-room leader in Orlando through 2026 with a club option for 2027.

Overview

  • The club announced a one-year renewal for the Peruvian midfielder through 2026 with a team-controlled option for 2027.
  • Sporting director Ricardo Moreira lauded Cartagena's influence, calling him a leader whose standards elevate teammates.
  • Cartagena thanked supporters in a video message and pledged to work hard after an injury-affected year.
  • Since signing permanently in 2023, he has started 70 of 80 matches across competitions, recording three goals and three assists.
  • The extension ends uncertainty about his future at Orlando City following his prior contract term.