Diogo Monteiro’s time at Leeds United came to an end this summer and he left West Yorkshire to join FC Arouca in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
The talented young defender will be looking to play regularly in the coming months, and it will be interesting to see if Arouca is willing to give him the opportunities he needs. He had to leave Leeds United to play more often. Sitting on the bench at the newly promoted Premier League club would not have benefited him.
Monteiro joined Leeds in 2023.
Diogo Monteiro shares a post on Instagram
Meanwhile, even though 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 kit while playing padel during the international break, a move which will delight Leeds supporters.
Monteiro was highly rated during his time at the Leeds Academy, but he never really managed to establish himself as a first-team player for them. He is quite young and he has plenty of time to realize his potential. It remains to be seen whether he will now be able to maintain a regular starting place for the Portuguese club.
Monteiro will look to fulfill his potential
He is certainly 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 join big clubs again. For now, he should look to focus on his development and playing regularly.
As for Leeds, they will certainly hope not to regret the decision to let the young defender leave the club. The defender is still only 20 years old and he will look to prove the doubters wrong with his performances in the coming months.
