Winger who left Benfica for free to join Amorim, but club may profit | OneFootball

AC Milan have reached an agreement with Strasbourg to sign Diego Moreira, who was involved in a controversy with Benfica fans, in a transfer that could indirectly benefit Benfica financially. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Belgian winger will cost the rossoneri €45 million, with the deal potentially being finalized later this week.

The fee makes Moreira AC Milan’s second most expensive signing of this transfer window, behind only Gonçalo Ramos, who reportedly cost €74 million. The 22-year-old left winger’s qualities are said to particularly appeal to Ruben Amorim, the new coach of the San Siro side, as well as the rest of the Italian club’s hierarchy.

AC Milan are reportedly willing to make a significant investment in a player they believe has enormous room for development and whose market value could rise considerably over the next two or three years.

Moreira spent three seasons in Benfica’s academy and made it to the first team, for which he made only two appearances. In 2023, he ultimately left the club on a free transfer to join Chelsea. Although Benfica have no direct involvement in the deal, the Benfica side could still benefit financially from the transfer through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism.

If the deal is completed for the €45 million reported in Italy, the Eagles will be entitled to 1.5% of the fee, which amounts to approximately €675,000. Moreira gained greater prominence last season with Strasbourg. The winger played 42 matches, scored five goals and provided nine assists.

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