Diego Moreira Joins AC Milan from RC Strasbourg with a Contract Until 2031
Belgium international Diego Moreira has officially joined AC Milan from RC Strasbourg, signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2031. The total reported cost of the transfer stands at €65 million, including various add-ons.
The deal was brokered by Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes, who also facilitated the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos earlier this summer.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 07: Diego Moreira of Belgium warms up during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Belgium and Kazakhstan at on September 07, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images)
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There are varying reports regarding the precise costs and the structure of this transfer.
Moreira is a new Milan player
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10: Diego Moreira #19 of Belgium walks into the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia reports that the transfer involves a fixed fee of €45 million, with up to €20 million more in additional performance-related payments.
Sky Sports Deutschland has reported a fixed fee of €54 million, alongside €11 million in potential bonuses, while Fabrizio Romano reports a fee of €50 million plus €16 million in add-ons and a sell-on clause.
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L’Equipe suggests the transfer fee is €50 million with an additional €10 million in add-ons, as well as a share in any future sale, while some reports indicate the total could reach €70 million.
Moreira, who recently celebrated his 22nd birthday, had been in advanced discussions with RB Leipzig before AC Milan secured the transfer.
Moreira arrived in Italy on Tuesday and completed his medical examinations, but finalized the contract signing later that evening.
He will don the Number 22 jersey at his new club.
Prior to joining AC Milan, Moreira played for Standard Liege, Benfica, and Olympique Lyonnais, and was transferred to RC Strasbourg by Chelsea for €8.5 million in 2024.
Belgium international Diego Moreira has joined Milan from RC Strasbourg with a contract to 2031, with reports the total cost is €65m including various add-ons.
The deal was negotiated by Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes, who had also engineered the swoop for Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos earlier this summer.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 07: Diego Moreira of Belgium warms up during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Belgium and Kazakhstan at on September 07, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images)
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Much like that agreement, there are some very different reports on the precise costs and even formula of this transfer.
Moreira is a new Milan player
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10: Diego Moreira #19 of Belgium walks into the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia believe it is a fixed fee of €45m plus up to €20m more in various add-ons, some of them more difficult to activate than others.
Sky Sports Deutschland have a €54m fixed fee plus €11m in bonus payments, while Fabrizio Romano has it at €50m plus €16m add-ons and a sell-on clause too.
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L’Equipe believe the cost is €50m plus €10m in add-ons, and a percentage of the future sale, but some sources maintain the eventual value could hit €70m.
The winger just turned 22 earlier this month and had also been in advanced negotiations with RB Leipzig before Milan dived in with an agreement.
Moreira arrived in Italy on Tuesday and underwent medical tests, but only signed the contract this evening.
He will wear the Number 22 jersey.
He had spent time at Standard Liege, Benfica and Olympique Lyonnais, until Chelsea sold him to their sister club RC Strasbourg for €8.5m in 2024.
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