CRISTIAN OROZCO has already given Manchester United fans a glimpse of what he can offer – after the summer arrival netted for the Under-21s.
The Red Devils agreed a deal for the highly-rated defensive midfielder last year.
Cristian Orozco bagged his first goal for the Manchester United Under-21s Credit: Getty
The teenage talent sealed a move to Old Trafford earlier this summer Credit: Manchester United via Getty Imag
But Orozco, who who has joined from Fortaleza, could only sign on the dotted line when he turned 18 earlier this summer.
And the Colombian has made a positive early impression after notching his first goal in a behind closed doors friendly against Aston Villa U21s.
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Orozco raced onto a perfectly-weighted through ball and sent a delicate chip into the back of the net in a 5-0 rout.
Chido Obi, who bagged a brace in a win over Ipswich earlier this month, continued his goalscoring form against United’s Premier League rivals.
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Ashton Missin was at the double and Amir Ibragimov also converted as Villa’s youngsters were thumped.
United tempted Orozco away from his homeland after director of football Jason Wilcox oversaw an aggressive pursuit of overseas talent.
But plans have been made to give the Colombia Under-17s skipper time to develop instead of rushing him into the first-team picture.
Orozco was recruited after only making five senior appearances for Fortaleza.
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And the teenage gem’s most recent competitive outing came in a Copa Colombia stalemate against Cucuta Deportivo in May.
Old Trafford chief Michael Carrick splashed the cash on Andrey Santos as he went in search of more options in the heart of the midfield.
Youri Tielemans quickly followed the Brazilian to the Premier League giants.
United triggered the bargain £35million release clause written into the Belgian’s contract at Villa.
Orozco will not be rushed into the first-team picture Credit: Getty
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It means Orozco will have to be patient before eventually being rewarded with his senior debut in a Red Devils shirt.
The United U21s are on course to get their competitive campaign underway with a showdown against Ipswich on August 24.
