Chelsea have announced the signing of Diego Moreira from Benfica.
The Portugal international mostly featured for Benfica’s B side where he contributed in the club’s 2022 UEFA Youth League triumph.
Chelsea officially announced his signing on Saturday, July 1.
Official statement reads:
Portugal Under-21 international Diego Moreira has completed a move to Chelsea from Benfica.
The winger, whose father Almami was a Guinea-Bissau international, joined Benfica from Standard Liege in 2020 and played an important role in the club’s 2022 UEFA Youth League triumph. The 18-year-old grabbed two assists in the final, which saw Salzburg defeated 6-0.
Moreira featured regularly for Benfica B last term having already made his senior debut. That came against Pacos de Ferreira in May 2022.
The winger is currently representing his country at the European Under-21 Championship and has featured against the Netherlands and Belgium.
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