This weekend, Manchester United’s first signing with Ruben Amorim at the helm was reported to have arrived in Manchester. On Monday, the first pictures arrived, without it all being official. Either way, the excitement rises when a solid defensive talent is now about to sign a five-year contract with one of the world’s biggest clubs.
Diego Leon is said to have passed the medical test, so now formalities remain. The 18-year-old is said to have greeted his new teammates at Carrington, on Tuesday the Paraguayan player will board the plane back to his home country.
Something to look forward to already this winter? According to transfer journalist Romano, the plan is for Leon to be part of the United squad in July 2025.
In December, it emerged that United were in the final stages of negotiations to sign the 17-year-old amid interest from a number of top European clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City.
A transfer fee of $4 million has been agreed, reports journalist Cesar Luis Merlo. Leon, who is considered one of South America’s most promising talents, has impressed during his breakthrough season in the Paraguayan Primera division for Cerro Porteño. After becoming the match-winner on his debut back in August, he has been a regular in the starting eleven.
In six months, the seriousness will start for Leon, everything until this summer must be considered pure warm-up.
