Transfer News: Manchester United Sign Promising 18-Year-Old Defender Diego Leon

Last Updated:July 05, 2025, 15:45 IST

Manchester United signed young defender Diego Leon, pending registration. The Paraguayan youth international has 33 senior appearances and 4 goals.

Manchester United announce signing of Diego Leon (X)

Manchester United announced the signing of young defender Diego Leon, pending registration approval, on Saturday.

The Paraguayan youth international moves from Cerro Porteño in his home country.

The skilled full-back has already made 33 senior appearances, scoring 4 goals, for his club.

Leon turned 18 in April and, as an emerging talent, will receive support from our first team and the Academy while he adjusts to life in Manchester.

More to follow…

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...

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