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Manchester United have reportedly made a giant name relating to new arrival Diego Leon forward of the upcoming 2025/26 season.
Leon’s arrival at United
Leon officially joined United earlier this month from Cerro Porteno in his homeland.
He made 33 senior appearances for the Paraguayan outfit earlier than sealing a transfer to United in a deal value round £3.3m. This might rise to £7m with add-ons.
Regardless of finishing the switch this summer season, United agreed a deal to signal him in January. He’s on track to make historical past, changing into the primary Paraguayan to end up for the Crimson Devils.
A powerful and imposing presence, Leon impressed together with his shows at left-back. Below Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 setup, United are anticipated to utilise him within the extra superior function of left wing-back.
Leon has been coaching with the primary workforce forward of the membership’s pre-season tour as Amorim and his teaching workers assess his stage forward of a call on the place he might be primarily taking part in subsequent time period.
Now, in accordance with The Athletic, evidently a verdict has been reached.
United won’t mortgage out Leon
Whereas on the airport on his strategy to United, a bullish Leon informed reporters that his plan was to shine in United coaching and power Amorim to incorporate him within the first workforce.
The 18-year-old mentioned, “Everybody thinks I’ll exit on mortgage, however I don’t have that mindset. I’m going to kill it in pre-season and inside one or two video games, I’ll already be taking part in with them.”
Now, The Athletic reveal that sending Leon out on mortgage is “not a part of the plan.”
The newspaper states, “Manchester United’s second summer season signing — albeit one the place the deal was agreed in January — is anticipated to remain put throughout the approaching season, to assist him acclimatise to English soccer.”
“Whether or not he stays a part of the senior aspect’s coaching programme or joins the under-21s continues to be to be determined.”
“Both manner, the younger South American could have alternatives to impress on the upcoming pre-season tour to Sweden and the USA, and can then probably play a minimum of a couple of video games for the under-21s on his return.”
The Athletic be aware that there’s a probability Leon might “progress shortly” and ultimately break into the senior squad, however with United lacking out on European soccer, there could also be fewer probabilities for him to achieve common minutes.
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