Manchester United have announced the signing of Paraguay 18-year-old defender Diego Leon.
The Red Devils announced the signing on Saturday in a statement.
“Manchester United are delighted to announce the signing of exciting young defender Diego León, subject to registration,” United Stated.
“The Paraguay youth international has joined from Cerro Porteño in his homeland.
“The talented full-back has already played 33 senior games, scoring 4 goals, for his club.
“Leon reached the age of 18 in April and as an emerging talent will be supported by our first team and the Academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester.
“León is left-footed and operates as a left back. As a youth player, he joined the academy of Cerro Porteño at under-14 level.”
León started his senior career with them. He has been described as “one of the great promises of Paraguayan football”.
He received interest from clubs in the English Premier League and 2 August 2024, he debuted for the club during a 1–0 win over Sportivo Ameliano, and he was the goalscorer. He made a total of 33 senior games, scoring four goals for the club.
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It was announced on 11 January 2025 about his move to Man United after completing his medical, however, both clubs agreed he would join in the summer window.
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Meanwhile, Man United have signed Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Also, there are reports that the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony could leave this summer.
The trio of Rashford, Sancho and Antony all went out on loan last season, but it is believed they don’t have a future at the club anymore.
United will not be in Europe next season after finished in disappointing 15th in the Premier League.
Despite their disappointment in the league they went all the way to the Europa League final only to lose 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.
