"Manchester United have reportedly sealed an agreement to sign a young midfielder dubbed the next Moises Caicedo. The Red Devils are in the market for a midfielder, with Casemiro's current deal set to expire in the summer, and players like Manuel Ugarte seemingly struggling to step up to the plate in Ruben Amorim's mind. Despite the window currently being closed, the Old Trafford outfit have moved bolster their midfield numbers."
"Now, according to El Diario, United have moved to sign a player tipped to be the next Caicedo, a teenager called Cristian Orozco. The 17-year-old is currently with Fortaleza CEIF in Colombia's top tier, but based on the latest reveal, United have agreed a $1m deal for the midfielder. It is believed that the Colombia youth international will link up with the Red Devils next summer, after he's turned 18, so to abide by the rules governing the purchase of young players."
Manchester United have agreed a $1m deal to sign 17-year-old Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF, with the midfielder set to join next summer after turning 18. United are seeking midfield reinforcements as Casemiro's contract nears expiry and existing options like Manuel Ugarte have not convinced. United previously scouted Moises Caicedo as a teenager but missed him; Caicedo later moved on and was sold for a 115m package. Orozco is a Colombia youth international and captain, characterized as a modern defensive midfielder with strong ball recovery and accurate passing, offering a technical profile rather than a purely physical presence.
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