HERE WE GO! 🚨 World-renowned Italian journalist **Fabrizio Romano** has dropped the bombshell every Manchester United fan has been waiting for! A *new signing* is set to travel TODAY to complete his transfer to the Red Devils. The deal is nearing its final stages, with medicals already scheduled ahead of the much-anticipated *official announcement*.
On January 3rd, reports from Paraguay suggested that Cerro Porteño’s Diego León is set to travel to England for medical examinations ahead of a transfer to Manchester United.
Previous claims indicated that the Red Devils have agreed on a deal for the 17-year-old left-back’s move.
According to Versus, León is expected to travel to England on Saturday to “finalize details” of his transfer and visit the club’s facilities. He will undergo a medical, after which Manchester United will make the deal official. However, León will return to Cerro Porteño afterward, as the Premier League side cannot register him until he turns 18 in April.
The plan, according to Versus, is for León to remain at the Paraguayan club for the first half of the year before joining Manchester United for pre-season in the summer.
La Nación adds that León will be accompanied by his agent and a Cerro Porteño director during his trip to England. The Paraguay U17 international will undergo medical tests and familiarize himself with Manchester United’s facilities as part of his “adaptation process.”
The teenager will only be eligible for registration with Manchester United after his 18th birthday in April, meaning he will officially join Ruben Amorim’s squad next season.
La Nación also reports that Manchester United will pay Cerro Porteño $5 million plus bonuses to secure León’s signature.
Manchester United is set to bolster its defensive ranks with the signing of 17-year-old Paraguayan left-back Diego León from Cerro Porteño. Reports from Paraguay indicate that the highly-rated teenager will travel to England shortly for medical examinations and to finalize the details of his transfer.
### **Transfer Details**
– **Transfer Fee:** $5 million plus performance-related bonuses.
– **Registration Timeline:** León will officially join Manchester United after turning 18 in April, adhering to Premier League registration rules for underage players.
– **Development Plan:** León will remain with Cerro Porteño until the summer, allowing him to gain more first-team experience in Paraguay before joining United’s pre-season preparations.
### **About Diego León**
León, a Paraguay U17 international, has earned recognition for his composure, pace, and attacking contributions as a left-back. His performances have already caught the attention of scouts across South America, with Manchester United moving quickly to secure his services.
### **Manchester United’s Strategy**
This transfer highlights Manchester United’s commitment to investing in young talent as part of a long-term development strategy. León will likely integrate into Ruben Amorim’s squad next season, where he will compete for a spot in the team alongside other emerging talents.
### **Next Steps**
León’s upcoming trip to England will include:
– **Medical Tests:** A standard procedure to finalize the transfer.
– **Club Orientation:** A visit to United’s facilities to familiarize him with the club’s environment and culture.
– **Preparation for Adaptation:** Efforts to ease León’s transition to life in England and Premier League football.
León’s arrival further underscores United’s focus on building a squad with a mix of experienced stars and promising young players. Fans will eagerly anticipate his contributions to the team in the coming seasons.
