Orlando City made the signing official of 27-year-old Peruvian international midfielder Wilder Cartagena this morning. Pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate, Cartagena will join the Lions on loan for the remainder of the 2022 season, with an option to extend the loan through the 2023 MLS season.
The defensive midfielder was previously with Al-Ittihad Kalba SC in the United Arab Emirates’ UAE Pro League. He will wear No. 16 with Orlando.
“Wilder is a player that brings valuable high-level experience to the table and will add strong defensive depth for us in the midfield,” Orlando City Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi said in a club press release.