"However, he is very effective when joining the offensive actions, particularly with his finishing ability." The defender was picked for most of Cerro Porteno's league games this year but played a very limited role in the side's progression to August's Copa Libertadores knockouts - an indication Manchester United are signing potential rather than a finished product.

Manchester United have bolstered their squad with the signing of 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, the club confirmed on their official website.