Diego Leon is retained at Manchester United until June 2029. The 19-year-old defender earns £15,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Diego Leon
Current Club: Manchester United
🌍 Paraguay
💰 Weekly Wage: £15,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Diego Leon earns 70.7% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Paraguayan left-sided defender who made his Cerro Porteño debut in August 2024, scoring the winning goal against Sportivo Ameliano. Made 33 senior appearances for Cerro before joining Manchester United in January 2025 for £3.2 million, potentially rising to £6 million with bonuses. Made his Paraguay senior international debut in September 2024 against South Korea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Diego Leon's contract expire?
Diego Leon's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Diego Leon earn per week?
Diego Leon earns approximately £15,000 per week.
Who does Diego Leon play for?
Diego Leon currently plays for Manchester United.
What position does Diego Leon play?
Diego Leon plays as a defender.
How old is Diego Leon?
Diego Leon is 19 years old.
What is Diego Leon's annual salary?
Annualised, Diego Leon's basic salary is approximately £780,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £15,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Diego Leon sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Diego Leon can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Diego Leon's contract?
Diego Leon has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Diego Leon's wage compare to other defenders?
Diego Leon earns roughly 29% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Diego Leon is paid 29% of the position average.
When was Diego Leon born?
Diego Leon was born on April 3, 2007, making the player 19 years old as of today.