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Diego Monteiro’s time at Leeds United came to an end in the summer, and he left West Yorkshire to join FC Arouca in the Portuguese league.
The young and talented defender will look to play regularly in the coming months, and it will be interesting to watch If Aruka is willing to give him the opportunities that he needs He should have left Leeds United to play more often. Sitting on the bench at the new top club of the Premier League did him no good.
Monteiro joined Leeds in 2023.
Diego Monteiro shares a post on Instagram
Meanwhile, although the defender left Leeds United without making his competitive debut for the club, his affection for the club is evident. The player was recently spotted wearing the Whites’ 2025/26 away shirt playing padel during the international break, a gesture that will delight Leeds supporters.
Monteiro was highly rated during his time in the Leeds academy, but he was never quite able to establish himself as a first team player for them. He is quite young, and has plenty of time to fulfill his potential. It remains to be seen whether he can hold down a regular starting spot at the Portuguese club now.
Monteiro will be looking to fulfill his potential
He is undoubtedly one of Portugal’s most promising young defensive prospects, and if he can fulfill his potential in the coming seasons, he will have plenty of opportunities to rejoin big clubs. For now, he needs to focus on his development and playing regularly.
As for Leeds, they will certainly hope they don’t regret the decision to let the young defender leave the club. The defender is still only 20 years old, and will be looking to prove the doubters wrong with his performances in the coming months.
