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The agent of Cerro Porteño wonderkid Diego Leon has confirmed that the defender is about to bear his medical at Manchester United very quickly.
United’s curiosity in Leon was first revealed in December 2024, with the membership shifting speedily to safe his companies forward of different events in Europe.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano then relayed that United had agreed a price with Cerro Porteño for Leon’s change to Previous Trafford.
Romano additionally indicated that every one the paperwork had been signed and accomplished. Leon will formally be a part of the Purple Devils in the summertime as he solely turns 18 in April.
Now, it has emerged that Leon is scheduled to fly to England for his United medical.
That is in accordance with journalist Bruno Pont who wrote on X, “Chatting with Renato Bittar, he confirmed that within the subsequent few days he and Diego León will journey to Manchester, the place the participant will bear medical checks.”
En conversación con Renato Bittar, nos confirmó que en los próximos días viajarán a Manchester con Diego León, el jugador se realizará las pruebas médicas.
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— Bruno Pont (@BrunoPont) January 2, 2025
As soon as his arrival is introduced by the membership, Leon will make historical past, turning into the primary Paraguayan to line up for the 20-time English champions.
The 17-year-old made his aggressive debut within the Paraguayan top-flight for Cerro Porteño in August. He shortly established himself as a daily first-team participant.
The left-back boasts an unimaginable physique for his age and can also be a technical wizard. He’s very harmful in ahead areas and is broadly thought to be top-of-the-line prospects presently popping out of South America.
He’s additionally lighting-quick and really succesful in duels and challenges.
Leon’s recruitment aligns with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS’ switch technique of bringing in younger, gifted and hungry children who will be nurtured to probably develop into world-class superstars.
In the meantime, United are again in motion on Sunday after they face bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
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