Official: Parma sign Ordonez from Velez Sarsfield | OneFootball

As expected, Parma have formally announced the arrival of Christian Ordonez from Velez Sarsfield in a deal worth €8.5m.

The midfielder landed on Italian soil this week and underwent his medical, so was able to put pen to paper today on a five-year contract.

“I am very happy to be here,” he told the official Parma website.

“It is marvellous to be in a place where so many important Argentinean players made history. Since I arrived, I felt very much at home and am happy that I chose Parma.”

First new signing for Parma is Ordonez

PARMA, ITALY – MARCH 08: Fans of Parma cheer for their team during the Serie A match between Parma and Torino at Stadio Ennio Tardini on March 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Ordonez had made the decision back in the January transfer window, but the deal with Velez Sarsfield was dependent on Parma securing their Serie A status.

They achieved that on the last day of the season and can therefore begin planning for next term.

However, that will not be under coach Cristian Chivu, who has agreed a two-year contract to take over at Inter instead.

Midfielder Ordonez turns 21 next month and is a product of the Velez Sarsfield youth academy.