Milan secures Strasbourg striker in record sale for Chelsea partner
AC Mailand confirmed on Mittwochabend the Verpflichtung of 22‑year‑old Belgian Angreifer Diego Moreira from Racing Strasbourg in a Deal reported to involve an Ablösesumme of between 50 and 54 Millionen Euro, potentially rising to 65 Millionen Euro with Boni. The Tauziehen over the Strasbourg striker record sale (Straßburg-Angreifer Rekordverkauf) ended with the player joining the Chelsea‑Partner club.
Why Milan paid a record fee
Vernehmen, Milan saw the Rekordverkauf as a strategic boost, making Moreira the second‑most expensive Angreifers acquisition in club history after Goncalo Ramos, who arrived for 74 Millionen Euro. The Sockelablöse alone eclipses the previous Racing Straßburg record set by former Mitspieler Valentín Barco, sold to Chelsea for 40 Millionen Euro.
During his spell at Racing Straßburg, Moreira logged 76 Einsätze, contributing sieben Tore and 16 Assists, a production that impressed Milan’s scouting staff. Durch his versatility, the Belgian proved capable of influencing games from multiple attacking positions.
The Angreifer moved ablösefrei to Chelsea in 2023 before joining Strasbourg a year later, opting for the Serie A over a potential move to Leipzig. Internationally, Moreira featured for Belgium at the World Cup, making a single Einwechslung in the Sechzehntelfinale against Senegal.
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Broader impact on clubs
RB Leipzig had pursued Moreira, hoping to replace Yan Diomande who departed for Real Madrid, but the Belgier chose Milan instead. Das heißeste Kandidat now is Köln’s Said El Mala, whom Leipzig is reportedly targeting.
Am Verkauf provides Racing Straßburg with a substantial financial injection, the Sockelablöse of 50‑54 Millionen Euro plus potential Boni up to 65 Millionen Euro strengthening the club’s budget. Dem Verein, Durch this influx, Strasbourg can reinvest in its squad and infrastructure.
Für Milan, the addition of Moreira offers depth in attack and aligns with their ambition to compete on multiple fronts. Mit the player’s proven assist record, the Rossoneri hope to translate the investment into European success.