Five days were enough to completely change the career of 2004-born youngster Diego Moreira. First came the offer, then his arrival in Milan, the medical tests, the green light, the signing and, today, his first training session at Milanello. The former Strasbourg player has chosen the number 22 shirt and arrives with enthusiasm, but also enormous expectations, especially because he is the second-most expensive signing in Milan's history.
How does Ruben Amorim want to use Diego Moreira at AC Milan?
Ruben Amorim intends to use Moreira primarily as a wing-back, predominantly on the left in place of Bartesaghi or Estupiñán, but also on the right if Chukwueze fails to convince.
The qualities are certainly there: pace, physicality, one-on-one ability and a natural attacking instinct. The real challenge will be adapting to Italian football, which is far more demanding tactically and defensively. Amorim will have to work especially on this aspect, transforming an instinctive winger into a complete player.
For Moreira, Milan also represents a major opportunity for redemption.
After an underwhelming spell at Chelsea, the 2004-born player rebuilt his career in France with Strasbourg, developing to the point of earning another opportunity at a top club, as pointed out via Milannews.it.
Now, however, his price inevitably changes the way he is perceived: €35 million potentially means immediate responsibility. Milan's recent history shows that many major investments have failed to live up to expectations. Moreira arrives with talent and motivation, but it will also be up to Amorim to get the best out of him. The player, meanwhile, must prove that Milan invested in the right man.
