AC Milan have their new wing-back. Or attacking midfielder. Diego Moreira’s versatility will be an added weapon for Ruben Amorim, who will welcome the club’s fourth summer signing at Milanello in the coming days. The Belgian arrives from Strasbourg for a significant fee of around €50 million plus bonuses and will sign a five-year contract.
Only Désiré Doué ranks above Diego Moreira in Ligue 1
As highlighted by specialist data outlet Opta, the former Benfica and Chelsea player has been directly involved in 19 goals over the past two Ligue 1 seasons with Strasbourg (six goals and 13 assists). During this period, among players born in 2004 or later, only Paris Saint-Germain’s Désiré Doué has been involved in more goals, with 23. Lille’s Matias Fernández-Pardo is level with the Belgian on 19 goal involvements.
Another versatile option for AC Milan coach Amorim
Like Saelemaekers and Chukwueze, Moreira will also provide the Portuguese coach with significant versatility. He can operate as a wing-back, in his case more naturally on the left than the right, but can also play as a right-sided attacking midfielder. It is an intelligent signing by the Rossoneri.
