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OFFICIAL: Manchester United Sign Paraguay Wonderkid Diego Leon, Transfer Fee Could Reach £7 Million
Best for you Manchester United officially announced their second signing of the summer transfer window, Diego Leon, a talented young defender from Paraguay, who was recruited from Cerro Porteno club.
The 18-year-old player is under a long-term contract until June 2030, and is considered one of the most promising prospects from South America.
Transfer Leon was already planned since January, and now it has finally been completed after the player underwent a medical test and finished all administrative procedures.
However, surprisingly, Leon's transfer fee turned out to be higher than the initial report. Although he was brought in for an initial fee of £3.2 million (about Rp73.6 billion), the total transfer value could jump up to £7 million (about Rp161 billion) if various bonuses and additional clauses are met, exceeding the initial prediction of only £5.5 million (about Rp126.5 billion).
Not Just a Substitute in the Academy
Although Leon was initially planned to play for the United youth team, the player has big ambitions.
She did not come to Old Trafford just to learn or sit on the bench.
In an interview with journalist Matias Cuevas, Leon emphasized his determination to compete directly at the top level.
"Many think I will be loaned out. But I didn't come with that mentality. I will fight hard in pre-season. In one or two matches, I will be ready to play in the first team," said Leon confidently.
This attitude certainly aligns with the hopes of United's new coach, Ruben Amorim, who is rebuilding the squad after the poor 2024/25 season, in which Manchester United finished in 15th place in the Premier League standings.
Leon is expected to compete for the left-back or left wing-back position, battling against senior players such as Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu in Amorim's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.
Player Profile: Leon, the "New Marcelo" from Paraguay
Leon captured attention in Paraguay since making his senior debut with Cerro Porteño in August 2024 and immediately scored the winning goal in that match.
He has played 33 times and scored four goals, an impressive record for a left-back.
With a height of 194 cm, Leon is known as a physically strong, fast, and aggressive defender.
She also often helps in attacks and builds the game from the back.
It's not surprising, he started to be nicknamed by local media as "the new Marcelo," referring to the Brazilian legend with a similar playing style.
Although there are still aspects that need improvement, such as positioning during defense, Leon is considered to have great potential to develop into an elite European player.
INEOS and Long-term Projects
Leon joined in the middle of Manchester United's squad renewal project under the new INEOS ownership.
She became part of the wave of young talents being brought in, following names such as Chido Martin, Ayden Heaven, and Leny Yoro, who started to attract attention last season.
In a official statement, Manchester United referred to Leon as a "promising" player and stated that he will be fully supported by the first team and academy during his adaptation period in England.
"Welcome to United, Diego," the club wrote on its official website.
Other Transfer News: Focus on the Forward Line
Meanwhile, Manchester United is also active in the transfer market to strengthen their attack. The names of Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Ivan Toney (Brentford), and Victor Osimhen (Napoli) are mentioned as being on their radar.
Toney is reported to be very eager to move to Old Trafford, while Osimhen has made United the main target among four interested clubs.
In addition, the club is also reported to be negotiating to bring in Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City at a low price.
However, the competition is quite tight because there are six other clubs also targeting the Nigerian midfielder.
Interestingly, United also has the opportunity to acquire a star player from Barcelona, who is reportedly selling players worth a total of £121 million (approximately Rp2.78 trillion) as part of a financial clearance.
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