Joel Ordonez: United’s stance on Club Brugge defender revealed
Joel Ordonez: United’s stance on Club Brugge defender revealed Manchester United may have tied Harry Maguire down to a new deal, but that has not stopped them from considering succession plans for the backline. The English defender’s previous contract was due to expire at the end of this season, but he has signed a new one-year extension, with the option of an additional 12 months. Maguire has been in superb form of late and has been one of the key players under caretaker manager Michael Carrick.
However, the veteran defender is already in the twilight of his career, so the Red Devils are looking for a long-term replacement. The English giants have broadened their scouting network in recent times and are regularly monitoring talents from across the world. Their target is to identify and sign the next promising footballer before he has reached his peak and mould him into a world-beater.
That strategy has seen them secure the services of some very impressive talents from across the world. It now appears that they have unearthed the next gem from South America. United monitoring Joel Ordonez According to TEAMtalk , United are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Joel Ordonez , although Chelsea are showing the most interest in the defender.
The report states: “Chelsea stepped up their long-term interest in Joel Ordonez over the weekend, with TEAMtalk able to reveal club scouts were in attendance in Brussels to watch him in action. ” “Our sources indicate that Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa have all been closely monitoring Ordonez in recent months as they assess defensive targets ahead of the summer window. ” “In terms of his playing style, Ordonez is described as a powerful presence, whose outstanding pace and reading of the game makes him an attractive proposition for suitors.
” The report goes on to state that a deal is likely to cost £35 million, adding: “The defender, who will reportedly cost €40m (£35m, $47m), has played 42 times in all competitions this season, scoring four goals. ” Who is Joel Ordonez? Ordonez spent his formative years at Independiente del Valle before joining Club Brugge in 2022.