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Manchester United Signs Colombian Star Cristian Orozco for $1M

12/1/2025

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Cristian Orozco, a 17-year-old Colombian midfielder, will join Manchester United in June 2026 after turning 18.
Manchester United secured his signature for approximately $1 million from Fortaleza CEIF, beating five clubs.
Orozco is compared to Moisés Caicedo for aggressive ball recovery and accurate long passes.
Although he lacks Casemiro's physicality, reports say he has the intelligence and distribution needed for the Premier League.

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Cristian Orozco, a 17-year-old Colombian midfielder, will join Manchester United in June 2026 after turning 18.
Manchester United secured his signature for approximately $1 million from Fortaleza CEIF, beating five clubs.
Orozco is compared to Moisés Caicedo for aggressive ball recovery and accurate long passes.
Although he lacks Casemiro's physicality, reports say he has the intelligence and distribution needed for the Premier League.