Diogo Leite set to join Union Berlin on loan

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·14 July 2022

Diogo Leite set to join Union Berlin on loan

Kicker have confirmed a report by Pedro Sepúlveda that Portuguese central-defender Diogo Leite (23) will join Bundesliga side Union Berlin from Porto. Leite is expected to travel to Germany on Friday before undergoing a medical check after spending last season on loan at Braga.

Union will pay Porto a reported €500,000 loan fee and they also have an option to purchase the former Portuguese youth international for a reported €7.5m. Leite has two-years remaining on his current deal.

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A product of Porto’s youth academy, Leite has played 51 games across all competitions and whilst primarily a central-defender, can also provide cover on the left-side.

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