Diego Moreira arrives in UK forward of becoming a member of up with Chelsea squad

Jul 13, 2023 at 1:29 AM

iego Moreira has landed within the UK because the winger prepares to affix up with Chelsea.

The 18-year-old joined the Blues on a free transfer from Benfica earlier this summer and is making ready to choose up his work allow after taking part in for Portugal U21s within the latest European Championships.

It is unclear if the winger will play any half in Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States as Mauricio Pochettino runs the rule over his squad.

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Moreira is prone to spend the season with the membership’s U21 group because the membership proceed to strengthen.

Chelsea have additionally signed left-back Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton and Norwich midfielder Alex Matos on long-term contracts.

Dubbed a “defensive animal” by former coach Luis Castro, Moreira made two appearances for the Lisbon giants final season.

Castro instructed Mais Futebol in April: “He has improved a lot. He has this street football style, but it is increasingly productive.

“He is managing to reconcile being entertaining, because he brings spectacle to the game, with better statistics. And he has a very particular characteristic, which is not normal for a player of his talents, which is the defensive component.