Manchester United’s transfer window is all set to gain momentum as the pre-season is approaching, and Matheus Cunha will be joined on that plane by another new arrival.
Negotiations for Bryan Mbeumo are dragging, but Man Utd will welcome a youngster from Paraguay, Diego Leon, and a youngster from France, Enzo Kana-Biyik.
Both were ‘signed’ in January but will arrive at Old Trafford this summer, with Leon already pictured leaving for Manchester.
Cerro Porteno have now officially announced that their player is leaving for the “Theatre of Dreams”, sending a heartfelt message in the process.
Manchester United signing Diego Leon celebrates.
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Cerro Porteno announce Diego Leon’s departure
It is a huge deal for a Paraguayan club that a player straight from their youth system has been snapped up by Manchester United.
The excitement surrounding Leon is high, and he didn’t do anything to temper expectations by making a pre-season promise before arriving.
Leon’s style of play is thrilling to watch, and his mentality has him primed to surprise a few people when he arrives to train at Carrington.
Cerro Porteno have posted two posts on Instagram announcing Leon’s official departure.
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One says [translated from Spanish]: “We wish the greatest success to the player Diego León, Canterano del Cyclón, who will continue his career as a professional footballer in England and will bring all the Paraguayan talent to the prestigious Premier League. Let’s go all in, Diego.”
Another post took the fans through his footballing journey so far at the club, from his days as a youngster working with his father, to finally earning a move to “The Theatre of Dreams”.
Diego Leon merits a pre-season chance
It has been widely reported that United’s plan for Leon includes an immediate loan move, probably to FC Lausanne Sport, Ineos-owned club in Switzerland.
However, unlike Sekou Kone, who’s likely to take the same route, Leon comes with first-team experience at a fairly high level.
That, plus his comments about wanting to make an immediate mark, speaks of a player who is ready for the challenge ahead of him.
Most importantly, he knows what it will take to succeed in that challenge, and that is half the battle at a club as intensely scrutinised as Man Utd.
Ruben Amorim needs to try him out in pre-season, because Leon has already thrown the gauntlet to himself. He wants to prove to everyone that he is ready.