Man United sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco

Manchester United have completed paperwork to sign 17 year old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF, with the club reporting the transfer will take effect next summer when he turns 18. Transfer details were confirmed by transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, who said Manchester United lawyers have approved the contracts and the fee has been reported at about 1.74 million pounds.

Orozco is a defensive midfielder who has captained Colombia at under 17 level and featured in the side that reached the final of the South American Under 17 Championship, losing to Brazil on penalties. He has been capped multiple times for Colombia’s under 17s this year and joined Fortaleza earlier in 2024. Under FIFA rules governing international transfers of minors, he must complete the move after his 18th birthday, which United have scheduled for next summer.

Club officials and the reported paperwork describe the deal as an investment in a long‑term prospect rather than an immediate first‑team addition. United are expected to integrate Orozco initially into their academy and development squads, as they have done with other recent teenage signings. Observers and club sources have...