Unsettled Man Utd player learns his fate as agents spills the beans over January plans

The agent of Manchester United left-back Diego Leon reveals what January will have in store for his young client.The 18-year-old is considered one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Paraguay in recent years.Man Utd secured his signature last winter after striking a deal with his original club, Cerro Porteño, but had to wait until the summer to register him as a new player after turning 18 and obtaining a UK work license.This season, Leon has made several appearances on the bench with the first team, but he’s still waiting to make his senior Man Utd debut.Diego Leon has yet make a senior appearance for Man UnitedSince the start of the campaign, Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot have been vying for a starting role on the left flank, and Luke Shaw potentially could enter the fray if he ends up losing his starting role at the back to the returning Lisandro Martinez.Leon has become United’s second signing of the summer. (Photo via club media)Hence, many believe that Leon’s chances of earning any playing time this season are very slim, even though the absence of AFCON stars Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui could boost his chances in the coming weeks.Diego Leon’s agent reveals he’s staying at Man UtdDue to his limited role at Ruben Amorim’s court, Leon has been tipped to leave United on loan in January, potentially joining a Champions League.However, the player’s agent, Renato Bittar, revealed that the teenager is destined to linger at Carrington until the end of the season, as the management has no desire to send him away next month.“We’re always in touch with the club, and Diego Leon will stay at United for the entire season; he’s not going anywhere,” said the agent as reported by CentreDevils.“In my opinion, Diego Leon should stay at Manchester United. He’s playing for the U21s and alternating as a substitute [on the bench] in the first team.” Renato Bittar, representante “Conversamos siempre con el club y Diego León va a continuar toda la temporada en el United, no se va a mover”#CardinalDeportivo #ElJuegoQueSentimos @ABCCardinal pic.twitter.com/hQInXfdlHn — Juanma Figueredo (@FigueJuanma) December 24, 2025Therefore, Leon will continue to feature for Man Utd’s U21 team, and will be available for Amorim in case of an emergency on the left flank