Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Paraguayan teenage sensation Diego Leon forward of subsequent week’s pre-season coaching.
United agreed a deal price as much as £7million to signal the 18-year-old defender from Cerro Porteno, making him the membership’s second summer season addition after they introduced Matheus Cunha over from Wolves for £62.5m final month.
Whereas Leon is set to struggle for his spot, it’s anticipated that Ruben Amorim and his teaching employees will monitor him in pre-season earlier than deciding whether or not to incorporate him within the first-team squad or ship him out on mortgage.
United beat out the likes of Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis to signal Leon, who first garnered consideration from these Premier League giants on the finish of final yr.
At left again, Leon will fill the upcoming void forward of Tyrell Malacia’s anticipated exit.
The Dutchman, together with 4 different United stars, have been informed to steer clear of the coaching floor when the remainder of the squad report for pre-season on Monday.