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Manchester United and Bayern Step Up Pursuit of LDU Quito Teen Ederson Castillo

Any move would be a pre-contract that keeps the under-18 midfielder at LDU until he can register in Europe.

Overview

  • Reports say United have scouted Castillo and joined a competition that includes Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid and Anderlecht.
  • Goal, citing Bolavip and Futbol Ecuador, reports United and Bayern are currently viewed as leading contenders for the teenager.
  • European scouts are now regularly attending sessions at LDU’s Pomasqui training complex to assess the midfielder.
  • Castillo helped LDU win Ecuador’s U-19 title and has trained with the senior squad, making first-team appearances.
  • The interest aligns with United’s push for South American prospects, following a pre-contract to sign 17-year-old Cristian Orozco.