Belgium international Diego Moreira made his first start for AC Milan in a daunting away match against Juventus after arriving from RC Strasbourg in a transfer valued at approximately €65m. Ruben Amorim selected the winger ahead of Samuel Chukwueze, though the newcomer struggled to make an immediate impact during the fixture.
Diego Moreira Makes First Milan Start Against Juventus
Following victories against Torino and Venezia in their opening league fixtures, Ruben Amorim introduced a surprise change to his starting lineup. Juventus entered the match with strong momentum after securing six points from their first two outings.
Moreira watched from the bench during Milan’s opening league matches before receiving the nod from Amorim for the tough away fixture. Physically, the young winger demonstrated solid condition through his work rate with and without the ball. However, his decision-making and synergy with his new teammates require further development, as analysts noted that he repeatedly misjudged the weight of his passes and displayed hesitation when attempting to take on defenders in one-on-one situations.
Transfer Valuation and Contract Details
Moreira secured a move to Milan from RC Strasbourg on a contract running until 2031, with reports indicating a total package worth approximately €65m including various add-ons. Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes negotiated the transfer, having previously engineered Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos’s move earlier in the summer.
Financial figures surrounding the transfer vary across major sports outlets. Sky Sport Italia reported a fixed fee of €45m plus up to €20m in performance-based add-ons. Sky Sports Deutschland outlined a fixed fee of €54m with €11m in bonuses, while Fabrizio Romano detailed a structure of €50m plus €16m in add-ons alongside a sell-on clause. L’Equipe placed the base cost at €50m with €10m in add-ons and a future sale percentage, with some estimates pointing toward a potential overall value reaching €70m.
Path to Milan and Career Background
The winger turned 22 earlier in the month and was engaged in advanced negotiations with RB Leipzig before Milan intervened to secure an agreement. Moreira traveled to Italy on a Tuesday to complete medical examinations before signing his contract that evening, choosing to wear the number 22 jersey.
His career path includes development stints at Standard Liege, Benfica, and Olympique Lyonnais. Chelsea subsequently sold him to their sister club RC Strasbourg in 2024 for €8.5m before his move to Serie A.
Mitigating Factors and Future Outlook
Match evaluations reflected the difficulties of his debut performance. Ratings assigned a mark of 5 to the winger, acknowledging substantial mitigating circumstances given that he arrived in Italy roughly 20 days prior and was thrust into a major fixture wearing the Milan shirt for the first time. Observers noted a display lacking personality, crossing accuracy, and trademark one-on-one penetration.
With a long-term contract secured through 2031, Milan’s technical staff faces the task of integrating a prospect into Serie A competition while managing expectations following his arrival from Strasbourg.
