Manchester United confirmed the signing of the young left back Diego Leon, which made him the second addition of the club before the season 2025–26.
The eighteen -year -old joined from Cerro Porteo, Paraguay, where he had already made 33 older performances and scored four goals. Leon will be integrated into the first team and the Academy, adapting to life in England and the requirements of European football of the highest level.
Leon follows a signature Brazilian striker Matheus cunhawhich became the first acquisition under the new manager Rben Amori. The Portuguese coach is preparing for the first whole season and oversees what is expected to be the main reconstruction in Old Trafford.
We are pleased to announce the signing of the defender Diego Leon, subject to registration.
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United seeks to reverse its wealth after years of underestimation in the post-Sir era Alex Ferguson. The appointment of Amorim is considered a new beginning, and the club hopes that his vision and tactical approach can finally lead them back to the title.
Leon’s arrival deals with a critical gap in the group. When Luke Shaw often pushed because of injury, United remained left at the left. Tyrell Malacia was borrowed by PSV to Eindhoven, while Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui were used as temporary solutions in the role.
In the amorim system, full backs are expected to be active contributors in the attack, with the ability to take over the defenders in one -on -one situation and to connect with the attackers in the last third. Leon’s attributes suggest that it might be suitable for this role.
The club is under pressure from the distorted campaign 2024–25, which saw them end up in the Premier League and Lose the European League finals at Tottenham Hotspur. Without the Champions League football, he hopes that the reduced load of accessories will allow them to regroup and concentrate on domestic competitions because they are trying to close the gap on Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal.
Although several important managers, including Jos Mourinho, Louis van Gaal and Erik, have failed to restore the dominance of United, Amorim will hope that Leon’s signature is a step in the right direction when his reconstruction begins.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
5th July 2025
