Manchester United’s newest addition Diego Leon has spoken of his pride of joining the club.
The 17 year old Paraguayan is yet to be officially announced but his transfer has been given the famous “here we go” by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The youngster has reportedly signed all the documents that make him a United player, even if it has not been officially announced by the club.
The deal will see the young defender remain at Cerro Porteño until the summer, when he will have turned 18 years old.
ESPN journalist Roberto Rojas has posted videos on his X account of Leon being given a hero’s welcome in his small hometown village of Juan Emilio O’Leary in Paraguay.
In the video he can be seen embracing friends and relatives as there is clearly a festive mood over his transfer to the Premier League.
In his native town of O’Leary, a celebration was made for Paraguayan left-back Diego Léon after he signed his Manchester United contract.
A reminder that he will remain at Cerro Porteño before joining the Red Devils after he turns 18 next summer. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Ca64X7CXgq
— Roberto Rojas (@RobertoRojas97) December 22, 2024
There is also another video which shows Leon addressing the crowds that have come to celebrate his massive achievement in sealing a move to one of the most famous football clubs in the world.
“Thank you all for the welcome, it was really nice. I can’t thank you enough, you surprised me so much that I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.”
“It’s a dream come true (to join Man United) and I thank my family and everyone of O’Leary.”
Diego Léon: “Thank you all for the welcome, it was really nice. I can’t thank you enough, you surprised me so much that I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s a dream come true (to join Man United) & I thank my family and everyone of O’Leary.” #MUFC pic.twitter.com/6Q7ueJzjI4
— Roberto Rojas (@RobertoRojas97) December 22, 2024
The youngster will most likely be given the chance to work his way up to first team action by playing in the under 18s and 21s.
He joins exciting youngsters like Chido Obi and Sekou Kone who have joined United recently.
His side will next be in action on the 27th of January when they take on Libertad in the league and United fans will surely take great interest in how the exciting youngster progresses ahead of his big move to Old Trafford in the summer.
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