Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Ruben Amorim for £4.7m, making him the first signing under the manager's tenure.

Manchester United has officially reached an agreement to sign the promising 17-year-old left-back, Diego Leon, from Cerro Porteno for a fee of $6 million. The young player burst onto the scene in August and has quickly become a key player for the Paraguayan side, making 19 appearances in the league so far.

The Red Devils have been on the lookout for a left-sided defender due to the injuries of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. They had been in talks with RB Leipzig's David Raum, but it seems they have now secured their first signing under new manager Ruben Amorim by acquiring Leon's services.

According to reports from ESPN's Roberto Rojas and Tigo Sports' Pedro Torres, Leon will continue to play for Cerro Porteno for the rest of the season and will join Manchester United in the summer of 2025, after he turns 18 years old. The young star himself has expressed his desire to stay with his current team and play in the upcoming Copa Libertadores in February.

In an interview with Deportes Uno, Leon shared his excitement about playing in the prestigious tournament, saying, "I have high expectations about playing in the 2025 Libertadores. I have heard about Manchester United's interest in me, but I haven't been involved in any negotiations. My agent handles all of that. I have been working hard for the past four years for this opportunity, and now I have to make the most of it. Right now, I am focused on the current season and everything that has happened so far. I remember the night before my debut, I could hardly sleep due to the excitement."

Cerro Porteno's vice-president, Juan Carlos Pettengill, also confirmed that Leon will remain with the team until he turns 18. "Diego Leon will stay with Cerro for this season. He cannot leave before he turns 18 years old," he stated.

For Leon, this is a dream come true, and he is determined to make the most of this opportunity. United fans can look forward to seeing this talented youngster in action in the near future.

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