Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Belgium Winger Diego Moreira Joins AC Milan From Strasbourg
Diego Moreira is a 22-year-old winger who has joined AC Milan.
Milan reportedly paid Strasbourg €50 million for him.
He signed a contract that lasts five years.
Moreira played one match for Belgium at the World Cup.
He had earlier played for both Belgium and Portugal’s youth teams.
Strasbourg is owned by Chelsea’s holding company, BlueCo.
UEFA fined Strasbourg €13 million for spending too much under its financial rules.
Milan will play in the Europa League next season under coach Ruben Amorim.
Diego Moreira joined AC Milan from Strasbourg in a reported €50 million transfer.
The 22-year-old Belgium winger signed a five-year contract with Milan.
Moreira played for Belgium at the World Cup after previously representing Belgium and Portugal at youth level.
His transfer raised Strasbourg’s player-sale total for the week to about €100 million.
Strasbourg was fined €13 million by UEFA for breaching financial monitoring rules and must significantly reduce player costs in 2026.
- Who
- Diego Moreira, AC Milan, and Strasbourg are involved in the transfer.
- What
- Moreira joined AC Milan from Strasbourg in a reported €50 million move and signed a five-year contract.
- When
- Milan announced the signing late Monday; Moreira was sold to Strasbourg in 2024, and UEFA issued its fine in June.
- Where
- The transfer was between AC Milan and Strasbourg.
- Why
- Milan signed Moreira, while Strasbourg is selling players amid UEFA financial scrutiny and an order to reduce player costs in 2026.
- Transfer fee
- Reported €50 million ($58.5 million)
- Contract
- Five years with AC Milan
- Player age
- 22
- International team
- Belgium
- Strasbourg sales this week
- About €100 million
- UEFA fine
- €13 million ($15 million)
- Milan’s European competition
- Europa League