Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Andrés Perea

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Last week, Orlando City SC‘s 2020 preparations switched up a gear with the hiring of Oscar Pareja and today, the Lions announced a fellow Colombian as the club’s first outfield signing for the year ahead.

Nineteen-year-old defensive or central midfielder Andrés Perea joins the Lions on a one-year loan from Atlético Nacional with an option to buy.

No stranger to Central Florida, 6 ft 0 in Andrés Perea was born down the I-4 in Tampa on November 14, 2000 with the teenager interestingly holding citizenship for both the United States and Colombia.

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Making his senior debut for Atlético Nacional aged just 17, the highly-rated youngster immediately strengthens an area of need for Oscar Pareja‘s side.

After all, Orlando City SC officially said goodbye to longtime Lions Cristian Higuita, Will Johnson and Sacha Kljestan, plus Carlos Ascues and Dillon Powers today.

With all these players performing in central midfield under James O’Connor last season, Andrés Perea is an exciting up-and-coming talent who, in tandem with Jhegson Méndez, makes Orlando City SC‘s engine room look far more dynamic.

Speaking after Andrés Perea‘s announcement as an Orlando City SC player, Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations, Luiz Muzzi said: “Andrés is an exciting young prospect who we’ve been tracking for a while.

“At a very young age he already has experience playing for one of the most traditional teams in South America and has also represented Colombia in U-17 and U-20 FIFA World Cups.

“We’re thrilled Andrés chose Orlando City as the next step in his career.”

Following Andrés Perea‘s arrival at Exploria Stadium, Orlando City UK gathered the best tweets following the recruitment of the right-footed dual-national.

What are YOU making of Andrés Perea’s arrival at Orlando City SC?

Comment below or tweet us at @Orlando_CityUK to let us know!

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