Manchester United Unveil Paraguayan Defender Diego León

Manchester United have introduced Diego León as their latest player, signing the talented Paraguayan left back as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. León joined the club on July 1, 2025, after completing his medical.

Diego León will officially join Manchester United on July 1.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Diego León, 18, joins Manchester United from Cerro Porteño after playing 33 games and scoring four goals with the Paraguayan team. The transfer deal involves an initial fee of approximately £3.2 million, potentially rising to £7 million with add-ons. United beat out other major European clubs for the signing, which was arranged in December 2024. However, León had to wait until he turned 18 in April 2025 to finalize the move. The left-back is known for being fast, strong, and tireless, traits that fit new manager Ruben Amorim’s strategy. León is expected to join Manchester United’s pre-season squad and aims to earn a first team position during pre-season rather than going on loan.

The transfer deal for Diego León involves an initial fee of approximately £3.2 million, potentially rising to £7 million with add-ons.

REBUILDING AT OLD TRAFFORD

León is United’s second addition this summer, after Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, who was signed for £62.5 million and has been given the iconic number 10 shirt at Manchester United. The club is starting a new chapter with Amorim, who became manager last season. United finished fifteenth in the Premier League for the 2024-25 season, missing out on the Champions League. Amorim’s recruitment has raised expectations for a major overhaul, with a focus on young, energetic players like León. Sporting director Jason Wilcox was key in signing the deal, assisted by detailed data analysis from United’s recruitment team.

Manchester United finished fifteenth in the Premier League for the 2024-25 season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED AND LEÓN?

Manchester United will involve León in both first-team and academy activities, giving him chances to shine in pre-season. The club’s first match of the Premier League season is against Arsenal, who finished in second-place last season and have added good reinforcements this summer. A successful pre-season could see León pushing existing full-backs for a starting berth. United are keen to bridge the gap to the top four and re-enter Europe’s top competitions. Upcoming games will test both new signings and regular players.

Manchester United will open their new season against Wolves.