Football guru Fabrizio Romano has issued his famous “here we go!” to confirm Manchester United’s capture of Diego León from Cerro Porteno in Paraguay.
Reports emerged that a deal had been struck a few days ago but it later appeared that there were some last-minute details to iron out.
But according to Romano, the deal is now done, and at a price lower than initially reported.
“Manchester United reach verbal agreement to sign 17 year old Paraguayan left back Diego León from Cerro Porteno, here we go!” the guru posted on X.
“Initial fee will be $4m plus $1m easy add-ons and over $3.5m based on player’s/team future performances.
“Diego León will arrive in July 2025.”
The left back turns 18 on April 3rd, meaning United cannot sign him before the summer.
Romano further claims the starlet is set to visit Carrington and Old Trafford in the near future as he gets to know his new home.
The signing will probably be the first of the Ruben Amorim era and very much in keeping with Ineos’ policy of signing the world’s best young talent in the raw.
Left back has become a problem position for United with the ongoing injury issues dogging Luke Shaw.
Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui have all had to cover the position in Shaw’s absence, with Tyrell Malacia now the only natural left back in the squad.
Whether United intend to throw Leon straight into the first team squad or whether he will spend time in the academy, or out on loan, remains to be seen.
Leon has played 19 games this season in the Paraguayan Premier League, scoring two goals.
🚨 Manchester United reach verbal agreement to sign 17 year old Paraguayan left back Diego León from Cerro Porteno, here we go! 🔴🇵🇾
Initial fee will be $4m plus $1m easy add-ons and over $3.5m based on player’s/team future performances.
Diego León will arrive in July 2025. pic.twitter.com/JtxSfrxane
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 13, 2024
🔴🇵🇾 Understand Man United will try to plan Diego León’s trip to Manchester in order to visit Carrington/Old Trafford ahead of formal move in July.
León will only be able to play for Manchester United from summer 2025, never been any other option as he’s still 17 now. pic.twitter.com/2kJK4lPGiM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 13, 2024
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