Manchester United have signed teenage prospect Cristian Orozco, with the midfield talent set to arrive at Old Trafford next summer.

The 17-year-old will move to England from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF in July when he has turned 18.

The defensive midfielder has been capped by Colombia up to Under-17 level, captaining his country in age range football.

Orozco played in the Colombia side that reached the final of the South American Under-17 Championship over the summer, losing to Brazil on penalties in the final.

The deal is reportedly worth $1m (£740,800), with the Red Devils hoping they have secured a bargain and a star of the future.

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