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Man United signs 'emerging talent' Diego Leon from Paraguay

Man United signs 'emerging talent' Diego Leon from Paraguay

Yahoo05-07-2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United signed 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon on Saturday, describing him as 'an emerging talent.'
Leon joined from Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, where he played 33 senior games.
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The full back 'will be supported by our first team and the academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester,' United said.
The move is subject to Leon securing registration.
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