Manchester United Signs 18-Year-Old Paraguayan Defender Diego Leon

Diego Leon, an 18-year-old Paraguayan left-sided defender, has completed a transfer from Cerro Porteno to Manchester United and is set to join the squad for pre-season preparations under manager Rúben Amorim. Confident and determined, Leon has dismissed rumors of a loan move, aiming instead to impress in pre-season and compete for first-team minutes, potentially challenging existing wing-backs like Patrick Dorgu and Harry Amass. Leon brings notable experience with 42 senior appearances in Paraguay and international youth caps, and he aspires to break into Paraguay’s senior national team. Manchester United secured the deal in January for around €4 million, and Leon is expected to adapt quickly to English football, climate, and language, viewing this as a massive professional opportunity. The club’s pre-season includes matches against Leeds United, West Ham, Bournemouth, Everton, and Fiorentina, offering Leon chances to showcase his aggressive style suited for Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system. Leon’s arrival highlights Manchester United’s ongoing effort to bolster their squad with young talent alongside other recent signings.