Diego Leon has signed for Manchester United (Image through Man Utd, Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)
Manchester United have formally introduced the signing of Diego Leon on their official web site and social channels immediately.
The 18-year-old, who can play left-back or left wing-back, has simply accomplished a transfer to Outdated Trafford after first being linked with him months in the past.
See beneath for an previous submit on X from Fabrizio Romano, as he first revealed Man Utd’s pursuit of Leon again in December final yr, saying the Crimson Devils had been in energetic talks to signal him…
Now Leon’s transfer to United has lastly been made official, with the membership welcoming him and suggesting he could possibly be a part of each the academy and first-team.
Manchester United assertion on Diego Leon
Their assertion learn: “Manchester United are delighted to announce the signing of thrilling younger defender Diego Leon, topic to registration.
“The Paraguay youth worldwide has joined from Cerro Porteno in his homeland.
“The gifted full-back has already performed 33 senior video games, scoring 4 objectives, for his membership.
“Leon reached the age of 18 in April and as an rising expertise can be supported by our first crew and the Academy while he settles into life in Manchester.
“Welcome to United, Diego!”
Can Diego Leon make a direct affect for Man United?
Leon is most certainly one for the long run, however it will likely be fascinating to see if he will get some first-team probabilities quickly.
MUFC aren’t precisely blessed with nice choices at left-back, with Luke Shaw scuffling with each health and kind for a while now.
Patrick Dorgu joined United in January however hasn’t carried out that effectively since his transfer from Serie A facet Lecce.
That might imply Leon quickly will get an opportunity to stake his declare for a first-team place.
