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Cerro Porteno wonder boy Diego Leon was spotted alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Lisandro Martinez as he completed his move to Manchester United.
After scouting Leon, United moved quickly to sign him last month, with technical director Jason Wilcox playing a key role in sealing the deal.
United and Cerro Porteno are thought to have reached an agreement for the player for around £6m.
A natural left-back, Leon has impressed since making his first-team debut at Cerro Porteno in August last year. In addition to United, Arsenal and Manchester City are also said to be chasing him.
Earlier today, Manchester Evening News reporter Stephen Railstone revealed that Leon had already touched down in Manchester to finalize his transfer and undergo a medical at Carrington.
Railston said Leon’s move would be relatively low-key, but he would still have the opportunity to meet club staff and tour the training facilities.
Now, photos have been released of Leon meeting several players at United, including fellow South Americans Garnacho and Martinez.
Fotasas!
Diego Leon, Alejandro Garnacho, Lisandro Martinez, El Nuevos Company #ManchesterUnited#LagrangeGada@rockandpop955 @Nanduti pic.twitter.com/7w504wGxMv
— Wilson Gonzalez Bronce (@Wilson11G) January 13, 2025
Another photo shows Leon at Old Trafford for the first time.
🔴🇵🇾 Diego Leon’s first day at Old Trafford, plans confirmed and contract signed.@Wilson11G 📸 https://t.co/VzjzS5Purn pic.twitter.com/RYSHpgmI1h
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2025
According to Fabrizio Romano, the teenage sensation has already signed a contract, meaning he could be considered as a United player.
In doing so, he effectively becomes the first usher of the Reuben Amorim era.
It is understood the 17-year-old left-back will only spend a few days in Manchester as he prepares to represent Paraguay Under-20s at this month’s South American Under-20 Championship in Venezuela.
He will then return to Cerro Porteno for the first half of the year before moving to United for pre-season in the summer.
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