Leon: The fans are incredible

Saturday 02 August 2025 08:00

Summer signing Diego Leon is loving life on tour with Manchester United.

The 18-year-old full-back joined the Reds from Cerro Porteno, his boyhood club in Paraguay, and impressed sufficiently in early training sessions to earn a place on Tour 2025, presented by Snapdragon.

Diego made his United debut in Stockholm in a 0-0 draw against Leeds United, before further appearances against West Ham and AFC Bournemouth in the USA. He registered his first assist in Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over the latter side.

“It’s incredible,” Diego said of being on tour.

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Leon: This is incredible!

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“I am really enjoying being here with team-mates and learning a lot of things.

“It’s the first time I have had friendlies like this. I thought it was going to be the stadium half-empty before entering the pitch but then, I hear a sound that surprised me! The stadium is full, the fans. It’s all crazy.”

Diego has been taking regular English lessons since joining United, and his teacher tells us that Leon is working hard and making good progress. He conducted this first quick catch-up after training in Spanish, and there are enough Spanish-speaking players in the squad to help him feel very well settled.

“I talk with almost all of the players and they advise me, both on the pitch and personally,” Diego said.

Diego smiling with Manuel Ugarte, one of many older players helping him settle in.

Leon: The fans are incredible