EXPRESS
Chelsea have completed the signing of Benfica winger Diego Moreira with an ‘announcement coming soon’ per reports. The talented 18-year-old will see his contract end with the Portuguese side this summer and sign for Chelsea, much to the frustration of their European rivals including PSG.
Portuguese news outlet Record report that Moreira has already agreed a move to Chelsea this season despite interest from PSG and AC Milan. The left-footed winger can play on either flank and has dual nationality with Belgium and Portugal.
Moreira caught the attention of scouts after helping Benfica win last season’s UEFA Youth League and made his Benfica senior debut against Pacos de Ferreira last year, but has not featured this season. The fast and technically gifted teenager, who played for Portugal under-19s, has been likened to former Manchester United star Nani.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is expect to continue his mass overhaul at Stamford Bridge this summer as he continues to build for the future. Picking up Moreira at the end of his contract will add to their numbers as the Chelsea co-owner looks to recoup approximately £200million in sales this summer.
