Brighton agree deal to sign Matias Orozco for £3.5m
The 18-year-old Deportivo Cali midfielder has a five-year agreement to join Brighton, who are expected to loan him to a European club after the move.
On Sunday evening, Brighton are reported to have reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old midfielder Matias Orozco from Deportivo Cali on a five-year contract for around £3.5m. The move would add another teenage prospect to the club’s long-term recruitment.
This one comes via Ben Jacobs, who reports that Brighton plan to send Orozco out on loan to a European club after completing the deal. The report adds that the expectation is for the youngster to gain senior minutes elsewhere before pushing for opportunities back at Brighton.
As things stand, this points to an agreement rather than an official announcement from the club. In practical terms, that means final confirmation and any remaining formalities would still be required before Orozco can be registered and unveiled.
If the proposed loan follows swiftly, it would allow Orozco to adjust to European football while Brighton monitor his development and manage his pathway to first-team contention. Such an approach suggests the club view the signing as one for both immediate development and future depth.
The destination for the anticipated loan has not been disclosed in the reporting, and no timeframe has been indicated for a formal unveiling.