Man United wonderkid’s comments spark quick response from Ruben Amorim ahead of pre-season tour

 A Manchester United youngster caught the eye of Ruben Amorim early on, after a comment made in the Old Trafford corridors reached the new manager.

Players started arriving at Carrington last Monday, giving Ruben Amorim a chance to work with both senior players and some of the younger prospects from the academy.

More players joined later in the week as preparations began for United’s summer tour.

The Red Devils have been out of action since May, following a disappointing 2024-25 Premier League season and a short two-match tour of Asia.

This year’s pre-season will kick off in Europe, with United set to face Leeds United at Strawberry Arena in Sweden on Saturday. The match offers fans an early look at how Ruben Amorim is shaping his squad ahead of his first full campaign.

Ruben Amorim responds to Diego Leon’s six-word message during Old Trafford pre-season training

Diego Leon, the 18-year-old Paraguayan defender, has officially joined up with Manchester United for pre-season under Ruben Amorim.

The Red Devils finalised a deal for Leon back in January with Cerro Porteno, but the move was only announced earlier this month.

Now part of the first team, Leon hasn’t wasted any time settling in. Early signs from training suggest he’s already catching the eye at Old Trafford.

Amorim’s setup could be a good fit for Leon, who is comfortable both at left-back and as a wing-back.

According to Manchester United’s official website, it wasn’t just his play that stood out – it was also what he had said. The club reported that Amorim took notice when Leon spoke up during his first session.

“I’m going to give my everything,” said Leon.

Diego Leon shares his thoughts on Old Trafford after signing with Manchester United

Diego Leon will have another opportunity to catch Ruben Amorim’s eye during United’s pre-season tour across the United States and Europe this July and August.

The five-match tour is expected to see Amorim rotate his squad, giving fans their first real look at how Leon fits into the setup.

Leon, who joined from Cerro Porteno, was taken aback by the scale of Old Trafford during his initial visit, something he spoke about to club media.

“It’s like a maze,” he said.

The match against Leeds will be held in Solna, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm UK time on Saturday.