Manchester United have signed 18-year-old Paraguayan defender Diego Leon on Saturday, describing him as “an emerging talent.”

The 18-year-old joined from Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, where he played 33 senior games.

“Leon reached the age of 18 in April and as an emerging talent will be supported by our first team and the academy whilst he settles into life in Manchester,” United said in a statement.

The move is subject to Leon securing registration.