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Diego Leon will move to England on July 1 to formally join Manchester United, as per reports.
Earlier this month, Matheus Cunha became United’s first signing of the summer after the Red Devils activated a £62.5m release clause in his contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Now, United are understood to be in talks with Brentford to find an agreement over a transfer fee for Bryan Mbeumo.
The Bees are driving a hard bargain, as such, Mbeumo’s future remains uncertain even though the Cameroonian gave the green light to a move to Old Trafford early in June.
Instead, a South American talent is scheduled to arrive at United in the coming days.
According to VSports Team (via Sport Witness), Leon will travel on July 1 to link up with the Mancunians.
During the January transfer window, it was widely reported that United struck an agreement with Cerro Porteño to sign their incredibly highly-rated full-back for a fee in the region of £6m. He also underwent medical tests for the Premier League giants during the same period.
The Paraguay U20 international attracted the attention of European clubs with his impressive athleticism and versatility.
He has the intensity to make frequent driving runs into the final third as well as the composure to play from the back.
At the time United agreed a deal to sign Leon, Ruben Amorim was in desperate need of a new wing-back. However, Leon was 17 at the time, and thus the move could not be ratified until the end of the season.
He turned 18 in April and is now ready to start his new adventure in England on a contract that reportedly runs until June 2030.
It is not far-fetched to assume Leon will feature for the senior side during pre-season but whether Amorim sees him as a reliable option for next season remains to be seen.
Diego León’s long-anticipated move to **Manchester United** is now finally set in motion, with reports confirming he will **travel to England on July 1** to officially join the club.
### 🔴 Who is Diego León?
* **Nationality:** Paraguayan
* **Position:** Full-back (known for versatility and attacking runs)
* **Current Club:** Cerro Porteño (until July 1)
* **Age:** Recently turned **18 in April**, which made the transfer eligible for ratification
* **Transfer Fee:** Around **£6 million**
* **Contract Length:** Runs until **June 2030**
* **Notable Qualities:**
* Strong athleticism
* Attacking intensity
* Composure when playing out from the back
* Experience with **Paraguay U20** team
### 🔄 Background on Transfer
* A deal was **agreed during the January window**, and he **underwent medical tests** at that time.
* Due to FIFA regulations, the move could not be finalized until León turned 18.
* Sporting CP (managed by **Ruben Amorim**) had shown strong interest at the time, but United moved quickly to secure the promising South American.
### 🇾🇪 What’s Next?
* León is **expected to join pre-season training** and may feature in **Manchester United’s pre-season fixtures**.
* While it’s unclear whether he will be integrated immediately into the senior squad or start with the U21s, his **long-term contract** and profile suggest that United view him as a **high-upside project** for the future.
* Whether **Erik ten Hag (or potentially Ruben Amorim, if appointed)** includes him in first-team plans will likely depend on his adaptation to English football and training levels.
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Meanwhile, United continue to reshape their squad with **Matheus Cunha** already through the door and **talks ongoing with Brentford** over **Bryan Mbeumo**, though that transfer appears to be stalling due to the Bees’ high demands.
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