Accordingly, the 18 -year -old Paraguayan defender, Diego Leon will wear the number 30 shirt at MU, after moving from Cerro Porteno.
Manchester United Club has officially welcomed the promising young talent, Diego Leon, after this player turned 18 and was eligible to join the team as FIFA's regulations. The deal was closed at the end of December 2024 for a fee of about 4 million euros (plus sub -terms) now completed, marking an important turning point in the career of Sao Mai Paraguayan.
Diego Leon was not only the first Paraguay to sign a contract with the “Red Devils” in the Premier League era, but also the second Paraguay in the history of this team, following the legendary Ramon Hicks. His presence is expected to bring new breeze to Old Trafford.
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Young star Diego Leon will wear the number 30 at MU. |
According to information from MU, after joining the team, Diego Leon quickly integrated into the new environment and was practicing very hard with the whole team. This shows the professionalism and determination of this young player.
Previously, when he was playing for the old club, Leon brought his shirt number 37 and played No. 4 for the U20 Paraguay. At Manchester United, he will put on the number 30 shirt. This is the number of shirts used to be notable players like John O'Shea and Guillermo Varela, and has been empty since goalkeeper Nathan Bishop left the club in 2023.
Sharing emotions after officially joining one of the top teams in the world, Diego Leon could not hide his pride: “It feels great. I will devote myself.” This assertion shows the determination of young talents in proving themselves in harsh environments like the Premier League.
Born in 2007, Diego Leon is now considered one of the most promising talents of Paraguay. He possesses impressive speed, superior endurance, good climbing and crossing, the qualities are very suitable for the Wing-back position in the diagram that coach Ruben Amorim is applying. However, the skills of controlling the ball and decision are still the aspects that Leon needs to continue honing to improve.
Before docking Old Trafford, Leon was once in the first team by Cerro Porteno Club and had 14 appearances in the league, contributing significantly to the home team to win the runner -up. In the international arena, he also wore a U20 Paraguay 9 matches and scored 1 goal.
Joining Manchester United, Leon will face the competition not easy in the left corridor. Coach Ruben Amorim currently has notable young names like Harry Amass or Patrick Dorgu, and experienced veterans Luke Shaw – if the former Southampton former player decided to continue to stick with “Red Devils”. However, with talent and effort, Diego Leon can completely create a surprise and affirm his position at the Old Trafford team.