Manchester United are closing in on the capture of the highly-rated midfielder Cristian Orozco.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have agreed on a deal to sign the Colombian prodigy for a fee of around $1 million. The Fortaleza midfielder is now travelling to Manchester with lead scout Giuseppe Antonaccio.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOrozco is highly rated in South America and has a bright future ahead of him. He could prove to be a solid long-term investment for Manchester United.
Can Man United nurture Cristian Orozco properly?
Manchester United have done well in grooming players in the past, and they will look to nurture the young Colombian into a future star. The opportunity to play for Manchester United will be quite exciting for the 17-year-old as well. He will look to fulfil his potential with them.
Meanwhile, other clubs were also interested in securing his signature, but it seems Manchester United have beaten them to it.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf they can help him fulfil his potential in the future, they could have a real bargain on their hands.
Orozco is a defensive midfielder, and Manchester United certainly need more depth in that area of the pitch. Although the 17-year-old will not start for them right now, they could groom him into a first-team player over the next couple of years.
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Orozco is one for the future
Manchester United are looking to build a formidable team capable of taking them back to the top of English football in the near future. Signing the best young talent around the world is certainly a step in the right direction.
The 17-year-old will now look to test himself at the highest level and force his way into Manchester United’s first team plans over the next few seasons.
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