Belgium winger Diego Moreira joins AC Milan in latest big-money sale by Strasbourg

MILAN (AP) — Belgium winger Diego Moreira has transferred to AC Milan in a reported 50-million-euro ($58.5-million) deal from Strasbourg. Strasbourg is currently under increased financial scrutiny by UEFA. The 22-year-old Moreira signed a five-year contract with AC Milan. He was a member of Belgium’s World Cup squad and played as a substitute in their 3-2 victory over Senegal in the World Cup round of 32.

Moreira was part of Belgium’s youth teams and received FIFA approval in May 2025 to represent Belgium at the senior level. This move by Strasbourg brings the total sales for the club to about 100 million euros ($117 million) this week. Strasbourg, owned by Chelsea’s holding company BlueCo, received a 13-million-euro ($15-million) fine from UEFA in June for overspending and breaching financial monitoring rules.

UEFA has instructed Strasbourg to significantly reduce player costs in 2026, especially as the club did not qualify for European competition after reaching the semifinals of the Conference League last season.