Brighton poised to sign Deportivo Cali teenager Matias Orozco | OneFootball

Albion are poised to sign teenage midfielder Matias Orozco from Deportivo Cali, a move aimed at the future. According to TheArgus.co.uk, he is expected to go out on loan afterwards to gain experience and playing time.

The fee is thought to be about £3.6 million, and the transfer is likely to include a sell-on clause, similar to the arrangement that delivered Independiente del Valle a major windfall when Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea.

Orozco is a defensive midfielder who can also operate centrally or in a more advanced role. He is noted for ball-winning, passing range and composure in possession.

He joined Deportivo Cali's academy in 2022 and progressed quickly. Originally an attacking midfielder, he has developed into a deeper-lying option. He made his senior breakthrough in 2025 and became a regular during 2026.

Albion have built a strong reputation for identifying, signing and developing South American talent, although that supply line has been less productive in more recent years.

The club's midfield succession has come into focus after the sale of Carlos Baleba to Manchester United. There is no obvious successor among recent regulars, while Malick Yalcouye, back from loans at Swansea City and Sturm Graz, has some similar attributes and enjoyed a good pre-season.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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