Manchester United expertise Diego Leon was on course for Cerro Porteno forward of his transfer to Outdated Trafford
Incoming Manchester United expertise Diego Leon made a goalscoring begin to the season as he was on course for Cerro Porteno throughout their Copa Libertadores win over Monagas SC.
The Manchester Night Information reported in January that the 17-year-old will stay in Paraguay till July 2025 after United agreed a £3.3million deal, rising to £7m with add-ons.
Leon missed their comfy 4-0 first-leg over their Venezuelan opponents however the left-back returned to the fold and scored the opening objective of their 3-1 win to progress into the following spherical. He discovered himself in acres of house contained in the Mongas 18-yard field earlier than firing low into the underside proper nook off the within of the publish.
Final month, he was given a tour of Carrington and Outdated Trafford following his United medical and was pictured with Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho within the coaching floor canteen. In addition to assembly two of the celebrities of Ruben Amorim’s aspect, he was additionally pictured with Kevin de Bruyne after bumping into the Manchester Metropolis midfielder his medical at a personal healthcare web site.
Leon turned one of many newest arrivals within the North West as United look to bolster their squad for the long run with potential gems. United, the MEN understands, may discover extra offers in South America, whereas Sekou Kone signed from Malian aspect Guidars FC in August.
The 18-year-old has featured for the United youth ranks thus far however was named on the bench for the first-team throughout their latest journeys to Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. An damage disaster at Carrington has opened up alternatives for among the children across the first crew with a bunch of skills on the bench, together with Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi, who made his Premier League debut in a 20-minute cameo in the course of the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park final weekend.
