Diego León, a promising young talent from Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, is reportedly on his way to Manchester United. According to sources, the Paraguayan U17 international will soon travel to England to undergo medical examinations as part of his impending move to the Premier League club.
The plan, as per the information from Versus, is for León to stay with Cerro Porteño for the first half of the year. He will then join Manchester United in the summer for pre-season, once he turns 18 in April. His move to the club will be contingent on his age, as he won’t be eligible to officially register with United until he reaches this milestone.
León is expected to travel with his agent and a Cerro Porteño official on January 6th, as confirmed by La Nación. During his visit, the teenager will undergo medical tests and have a chance to familiarize himself with Manchester United’s facilities. This will be part of his “adaptation process,” as United has long been monitoring his development.
Financially, Manchester United is reported to have agreed to pay a base fee of $5 million, with additional bonuses, to Cerro Porteño for the 17-year-old. León is viewed as a rising star with significant potential, and United seems keen to secure his services ahead of his official move to England next season.
For those interested in more details on León’s progress and future, additional insights can be found from Paraguayan journalists familiar with his journey.