Manchester United Hit with Major Setback as New Signing Leon Suffers ACL Injury
In a devastating turn of events for Manchester United, summer signing Leon has been sidelined for six months after sustaining a serious ACL injury during a training session. The heartbreaking news, confirmed by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, delivers a crushing blow to the club just weeks before the new Premier League season kicks off.
Romano reported live from Carrington, revealing that the 21-year-old collapsed during a non-contact drill and was immediately removed from the session. Medical tests later confirmed the worst: a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The injury means Leon will be out for the remainder of 2025 and may not return to full fitness until early 2026.
โDevastating news for Manchester United. New signing Leon has suffered an ACL injury in training. Out for six months. Absolutely not what anyone wanted at this stage,โ Romano wrote.
Leon, who joined United with great anticipation as part of Rรบben Amorimโs new era at Old Trafford, was expected to play a major role this season. His pre-season performances had turned heads, with both coaching staff and supporters excited about his potential impact.
Instead, his first campaign in England has ended before it could begin.
The atmosphere around the club is described as sombre, with several players reportedly “gutted” by the incident. Manager Rรบben Amorim is said to be deeply disappointed, having viewed Leon as a key figure in his tactical rebuild.
This isnโt just a personal setback for a young player on the rise โ itโs a significant disruption to Unitedโs early-season plans and momentum.
As the club regroups, all thoughts now turn to Leonโs recovery. Football can be cruel โ and this is a painful reminder.
Wishing Leon strength and a full recovery.
