Tag: Diego

Paddy McNair: Hull City sign ex-Manchester United defender from San Diego FC
29 January 2026 Off

Paddy McNair: Hull City sign ex-Manchester United defender from San Diego FC

By Total Football News

Hull City have signed former Manchester United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough defender Paddy McNair from MLS side San Diego FC on an 18-month contract.

The 30-year-old came through United’s youth setup and made 27 appearances for the club before moving to Sunderland in 2016 and later Middlesbrough.

Having made 219 appearances in all competitions for Boro, he moved to San Diego in 2024 and had a brief spell with West Bromwich

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Manchester United 0-0 Leeds: Diego Leon catches eye in friendly draw
19 July 2025 Off

Manchester United 0-0 Leeds: Diego Leon catches eye in friendly draw

By Total Football News

Having praised one of the youngest players in United’s squad, they had the oldest to thank for keeping Leeds out.

Veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton signed a one-year contract extension three weeks ago and, with Andre Onana injured, the 39-year-old is pushing Altay Bayindir for the interim first-choice role.

And he caught the eye with three excellent second-half saves. Largie Ramazani was denied twice but the best was the first after

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Manchester United sign Diego Leon: Lowdown on Paraguayan left-back
5 July 2025 Off

Manchester United sign Diego Leon: Lowdown on Paraguayan left-back

By Total Football News

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.

Leon has benefited from working with Jimenez, a coach who had previously helped nurture talents such as Sergio Ramos, Jesus Navas and Jose Antonio Reyes at Sevilla.

“He was

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Diego Coppola: Brighton sign Italy and Verona defender on five-year deal
17 June 2025 Off

Diego Coppola: Brighton sign Italy and Verona defender on five-year deal

By Total Football News

Brighton have completed the signing of Italy and Hellas Verona centre-back Diego Coppola for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old, capped twice for Italy, has signed a five-year deal with the Seagulls.

The defender made his debut for Verona in 2021, having emerged from the club’s academy.

He has made 81 appearances for the club, scoring four times – including two in 35 appearances last term.

“Diego is an exciting addition

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Manchester United: Paraguayan defender Diego Leon flying to England for medical
11 January 2025 Off

Manchester United: Paraguayan defender Diego Leon flying to England for medical

By Total Football News

Teenage defender Diego Leon is flying to England to complete his medical for a move to Manchester United.

Pictures of the 17-year-old getting ready to leave South America have been posted on social media, and sources with an understanding of the situation have confirmed Leon is travelling to Manchester.

His club Cerro Porteno has previously claimed a deal of around £6m, including add-ons is in place for the Paraguayan, who

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Paddy McNair: West Bromwich Albion sign San Diego defender on loan
25 July 2024 Off

Paddy McNair: West Bromwich Albion sign San Diego defender on loan

By Total Football News

West Bromwich Albion have made their fourth summer signing by bringing in Northern Ireland international Paddy McNair on a half-season loan following his decision to join Major League Soccer side San Diego.

The 29-year-old former Sunderland and Middlesbrough defender, who began his career with Manchester United, had been without a club after his contract expired on Teesside on 30 June.

McNair is scheduled to remain at The Hawthorns until 31

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Diego Llorente: Leeds United defender joins Real Betis
11 July 2024 Off

Diego Llorente: Leeds United defender joins Real Betis

By Total Football News

Real Betis have signed Leeds United defender Diego Llorente for an undisclosed fee, understood to be in excess 3m euros (£2.5m).

The 30-year-old last featured for Leeds in January 2023 when the Whites were still a Premier League club, with the Spain international spending the rest of that campaign and the entire 2023-24 season on loan with Italian club Roma.

Llorente made 59 appearances for the Yorkshire side in total

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