Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of teenage defender Diego Leon from Cerro Porteno, for an initial fee of £3.3m that could rise to £7m.
Premier League: Manchester United Complete £7m Deal For Teenage Left-Back Diego Leon
Leon is United's second signing of the transfer window, after they completed a £62.5m deal to acquire Matheus Cunha from Wolves in June
United agreed the transfer back in January, but Leon was unable to make the move until he turned 18 in April.
The left-back, who has appeared for Paraguay's under-20 side on nine occasions, made 33 senior appearances for the 34-time Paraguayan champions.
In a statement, United said Leon "will be supported by our first team and the Academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester."
While Leon is expected to represent United's under-21 team, the potential exit of Tyrell Malacia could also see him serve as back-up to first-teamers Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu.
Leon is United's second signing of the transfer window, after they completed a £62.5m deal to acquire Matheus Cunha from Wolves in June.
They remain in talks to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for a similar price and have also been linked with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
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