Director of recruitment Christopher Vivell is set to bring another highly-rated South American prodigy to Manchester United.
United’s scouting network has always had an excellent record of monitoring countless talent across the globe. However, the Premier League giants have stepped up their efforts to sign up-and-coming youngsters ever since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority takeover.
Early this year, United struck a pre-contract deal with Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno to sign their breakout star Diego Leon.
The Red Devils secured the deal for the Paraguay U20 international for a £3 million fee, with up to £3.6m in add-ons based on performance.
The 18-year-old formally arrived to Manchester early in the summer and was part of Ruben Amorim’s pre-season squad. He has also been named in the matchday squad twice this season, but is yet to make his senior debut.
Manchester United to sign Cristian Orozco
As Leon settles into life in Manchester, he is set to be joined by a Colombian sensation.
According to Colombian Journalist Pipe Sierra (via Centre Devils), United have reached an agreement in principle to sign Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF.
The Bogotá-based team currently feature in Categoría Primera A, the top tier of Colombian football.
The 17-year-old is captain of the Colombia U-17’s and plays as a defensive midfielder.
As per Sierra, Orozco will travel next year to officially join United after he turns 18 in July.
Amorim’s side are crying out for a mobile defensive midfielder capable of putting out fires and controlling the tempo of the game. However, considering Orozco’s age and inexperience, it is not far-fetched to assume he’s unlikely to be answer to United’s midfield concerns anytime soon.
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Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!
