Diego Leon is settling into life as a Manchester United player following a transfer from his boyhood club Cerro Porteno.
After agreeing to join Manchester United in January, Diego Leon linked up with Ruben Amorim’s squad earlier this summer at Carrington.
Leon featured in the first pre-season friendly against Leeds before making the squad for the US tour, and United fans have had two opportunities since then to see him in action.
The Paraguayan left-back could feature in United’s third game of the Premier League Summer Series when they take on Everton. He recorded an assist for Ethan Williams in the previous game against Bournemouth as United ran out 4-1 winners.
It remains to be seen what kind of role Leon will have in the team when the competitive season begins. He is currently behind Patrick Dorgu in the pecking order for starting places, but the 18-year-old has plenty of time on his side to develop his game.
Diego Leon and Manuel Ugarte training
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Manchester United fans surprise Diego Leon
Leon has impressed on tour this summer.
After making his debut in United’s scoreless draw against Leeds, Leon played against West Ham and Bournemouth in the United States.
Leon caught up with club media for an interview with MUTV when he revealed what has surprised him most about being on tour with United.
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The youngster took note of the full stadiums and compared the friendlies to similar fixtures he experienced at Cerro Porteno.
“It’s incredible,” Leon told ManUtd.com.
“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.”
Leon will be preparing himself to be available when United start their competitive campaign against Arsenal at Old Trafford in two weeks.
Leon taking regular English lessons
Leon speaks Spanish and will be familiarising himself with the fellow Spanish-speaking players in the dressing room.
That said, he will eventually want to develop his relationship with the rest of the dressing room.
That is why Leon has been taking regular English lessons since joining United.
He spoke about his experiences so far, adding: “I talk with almost all of the players and they advise me, both on the pitch and personally.
“And the coaches are also teaching me a lot of things to be able to better polish my game.”