The young Paraguayan's young left -back Diego Leon officially debuted after completing the compulsory medical examination.
The club homepage, MU briefly announced the appearance of Leon: “We are pleased to sign a contract with defender Diego Leon. Welcome to the team.”
Leon is only 18 years old and is considered one of the most promising talents of Paraguay. The speed, endurance, the ability to climb and cross the ball of Leon is suitable for the Wing-back position that coach Ruben Amorim is applying. However, the skills to control the ball and make decisions still need to be honed.
He was launched by the Cerro Porteno Club early in the first team and had 14 appearances in the league, contributing significantly to help the home team to win the runner -up. In the international arena, Leon also played for U20 Paraguay 9 matches and had 1 goal.
In fact, this deal was settled by Man United from January 2025. Now, Leon has officially signed a 5 -year contract with an additional option to extend one more year, and officially takes effect from July 1, 2025.
Regarding the transfer details, the original fixed fee was published about 3.3 million pounds, along with sub -terms that can push the number up to 7 million pounds
Joining Old Trafford, Leon will enter the competition not easy in the left corridor when in the hands of coach Ruben Amorim, there are notable young names like Harry Amass or Patrick Dorgu and veteran Luke Shaw – if the former Southampton player stays.