10 days ago
Milan picked up a 3-2 victory over Atalanta on Sunday evening to keep their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 Serie A season alive, but newspapers in Italy have highlighted a 'growing problem' with the Rossoneri under recently-appointed head coach Ruben Amorim.
Milan were 3-0 up after an hour thanks to goals from Goncalo Ramos, Adrien Rabiot and Mario Gila in San Siro. Record signing Ramos had an opportunity to make it four from the penalty spot, but was unable to convert at the second time of asking.
ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Adrien Rabiot celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Diego Moreira during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 18, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
From there, Atalanta began to grow back into proceedings, reducing the deficit through Gianluca Gaetano in the 66th minute and then again through Nikola Krstovic in the 81st. It was a nervous wait for the final whistle for Milan from there on in, with a few important saves from goalkeeper Mike Maignan to keep the victory intact.
Post-match reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Milan are 'on the right track' under Amorim, but a 'growing issue' has been identified. The Pink Paper suggests that Amorim's system simply demands too much from the Milan players on a physical level, which might explain why the team seem unable to keep the same level of performance for the full 90 minutes.
#atalanta #keep #adrien
Milan were 3-0 up after an hour thanks to goals from Goncalo Ramos, Adrien Rabiot and Mario Gila in San Siro. Record signing Ramos had an opportunity to make it four from the penalty spot, but was unable to convert at the second time of asking.
ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Adrien Rabiot celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Diego Moreira during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 18, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
From there, Atalanta began to grow back into proceedings, reducing the deficit through Gianluca Gaetano in the 66th minute and then again through Nikola Krstovic in the 81st. It was a nervous wait for the final whistle for Milan from there on in, with a few important saves from goalkeeper Mike Maignan to keep the victory intact.
Post-match reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Milan are 'on the right track' under Amorim, but a 'growing issue' has been identified. The Pink Paper suggests that Amorim's system simply demands too much from the Milan players on a physical level, which might explain why the team seem unable to keep the same level of performance for the full 90 minutes.
#atalanta #keep #adrien
1 month ago
Bayer Leverkusen and NK Celje clash this Wednesday at the BayArena of the UEFA Europa League. Bayer Leverkusen, who have already won this tournament, mark their 21st participation in the competition, whilst NK Celje go into their 2nd.
In their last game, Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 with FC Augsburg (1. Bundesliga 2026/27). Last time out, NK Celje slipped to a 2-1 defeat against NK Bravo (Slovenian League 2026/27).
Montrell Culbreath - Foot Injury
Bayer Leverkusen ( vs FC Augsburg 2026-09-12): Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Miguel Gutiérrez, Aleix García, Equi Fernández, Moussa Diaby, Ibrahim Maza, Afonso Moreira, Christian Kofane
NK Celje ( vs NK Bravo 2026-09-12): Zan Luk Leban, Pijus Sirvys, Leonardo Koutris, Artemijus Tutyskinas, Papa Mustapha, Mark Zabukovnik, Darko Hrka, Mario Kvesić, Benjamin Verbic, Matic Ivansek, Blaz Kramer
#bayer #bayarena
In their last game, Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 with FC Augsburg (1. Bundesliga 2026/27). Last time out, NK Celje slipped to a 2-1 defeat against NK Bravo (Slovenian League 2026/27).
Montrell Culbreath - Foot Injury
Bayer Leverkusen ( vs FC Augsburg 2026-09-12): Mark Flekken, Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba, Facundo Medina, Miguel Gutiérrez, Aleix García, Equi Fernández, Moussa Diaby, Ibrahim Maza, Afonso Moreira, Christian Kofane
NK Celje ( vs NK Bravo 2026-09-12): Zan Luk Leban, Pijus Sirvys, Leonardo Koutris, Artemijus Tutyskinas, Papa Mustapha, Mark Zabukovnik, Darko Hrka, Mario Kvesić, Benjamin Verbic, Matic Ivansek, Blaz Kramer
#bayer #bayarena
2 months ago
Real Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 4-1 home victory over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
José Mourinho would not have been happy with Madrid's second-half display, but they had enough of a cushion thanks to Kylian Mbappé's penalty and goals from Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham in the opening period.
Sergio Camello pulled one back early in the second half, and Thibaut Courtois was a busy man for a period, but Mbappé made sure of the points in stoppage time.
Real suffered their first defeat of the campaign last Friday when they were beaten by Real Betis before they saw off Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.
Diego Moreira scored twice in three minutes as AC Milan came from two down to draw 2-2 at Lazio, who dropped points in Serie A for the first time this season.
#second #half
José Mourinho would not have been happy with Madrid's second-half display, but they had enough of a cushion thanks to Kylian Mbappé's penalty and goals from Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham in the opening period.
Sergio Camello pulled one back early in the second half, and Thibaut Courtois was a busy man for a period, but Mbappé made sure of the points in stoppage time.
Real suffered their first defeat of the campaign last Friday when they were beaten by Real Betis before they saw off Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.
Diego Moreira scored twice in three minutes as AC Milan came from two down to draw 2-2 at Lazio, who dropped points in Serie A for the first time this season.
#second #half
2 months ago
Gennaro Gattuso is proud of his Lazio side after their 2-2 draw with Milan, claiming that "seeing the team not give up pleases me," as he comments that the empty Stadio Olimpico makes it "feel like the COVID period" as Biancocelesti fans continue to protest against owner Claudio Lotito.
The Aquile thought that they were on track for the perfect start to the Serie A season, as they were leading 2-0 at half-time through Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin goals.
Speaking to DAZN, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Gennaro Gattuso was left frustrated but not despondent by the collapse. It would've been four wins out of four, but Diego Moreira came off the bench and scored twice in 120 seconds to get Milan back on track.
"In the second half, they came out with their quality," Gattuso said. "Playing the way we want to play for 90 minutes is hard, we dropped deep at the start of the second half and we struggled. That is also understandable because we conceded two goals I would describe as wonder strikes. We were also good not to get hammered, the feeling was that we could have conceded another two."
Lazio have never in their history started with four consecutive Serie A victories, and that record won't happen this season either, as Milan came back for the 2-2 result. Gattuso, though, took encouragement from how his players reacted to letting a two-goal lead slip.
#four #track #start
The Aquile thought that they were on track for the perfect start to the Serie A season, as they were leading 2-0 at half-time through Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin goals.
Speaking to DAZN, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Gennaro Gattuso was left frustrated but not despondent by the collapse. It would've been four wins out of four, but Diego Moreira came off the bench and scored twice in 120 seconds to get Milan back on track.
"In the second half, they came out with their quality," Gattuso said. "Playing the way we want to play for 90 minutes is hard, we dropped deep at the start of the second half and we struggled. That is also understandable because we conceded two goals I would describe as wonder strikes. We were also good not to get hammered, the feeling was that we could have conceded another two."
Lazio have never in their history started with four consecutive Serie A victories, and that record won't happen this season either, as Milan came back for the 2-2 result. Gattuso, though, took encouragement from how his players reacted to letting a two-goal lead slip.
#four #track #start
2 months ago
Lazio wasted a two-goal lead against Milan, who rallied back in the second half to rescue a draw at the Stadio Olimpico.
Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring early on, while Tijjani Noslin ensured the Biancocelesti headed to the interval with a deserved two-goal lead. However, the momentum changed after the break, and Diego Moreira's introduction proved decisive. The Belgian scored twice between the 65th and 67th minutes to restore parity.
So, here are our player ratings for Lazio, who temporarily sit at the top of the Serie A table after picking up a solitary point against Milan.
Christos Mandas – 6
A mixed bag from the Greek, who made solid saves to deny Samuel Chukwueze and Christian Pulisic in particular, but allowed Moreira's shot to go between his legs on Milan's first goal. His poor distribution repeatedly cost Lazio possession, at times in dangerous areas.
#olimpico #cancellieri
Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring early on, while Tijjani Noslin ensured the Biancocelesti headed to the interval with a deserved two-goal lead. However, the momentum changed after the break, and Diego Moreira's introduction proved decisive. The Belgian scored twice between the 65th and 67th minutes to restore parity.
So, here are our player ratings for Lazio, who temporarily sit at the top of the Serie A table after picking up a solitary point against Milan.
Christos Mandas – 6
A mixed bag from the Greek, who made solid saves to deny Samuel Chukwueze and Christian Pulisic in particular, but allowed Moreira's shot to go between his legs on Milan's first goal. His poor distribution repeatedly cost Lazio possession, at times in dangerous areas.
#olimpico #cancellieri
2 months ago
Diego Moreira admits he needed a little more time to adapt to Serie A and Milan after scoring twice against Lazio, but Mario Gila confessed their 'first half was honestly disastrous.'
This was a truly chaotic encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, as Lazio had been leading comfortably 2-0 at the break thanks to goals from Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin.
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The Rossoneri made a triple substitution for the second half, and it paid off, as Diego Moreira scored twice in 120 seconds to level the result.
Christian Pulisic also impressed on his season debut after a microfracture at the World Cup, with his fellow USMNT player Yunus Musah also making an impact.
#diego
This was a truly chaotic encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, as Lazio had been leading comfortably 2-0 at the break thanks to goals from Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin.
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio competes for the ball with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The Rossoneri made a triple substitution for the second half, and it paid off, as Diego Moreira scored twice in 120 seconds to level the result.
Christian Pulisic also impressed on his season debut after a microfracture at the World Cup, with his fellow USMNT player Yunus Musah also making an impact.
#diego
2 months ago
Juventus had won their first two games of the season, but it would be entirely fair to say that they had come close to leaving those matches ruing missed opportunities. Each of them could've been put away long time before they were, and indeed one of the major talking points headed into Sunday's matchup against AC Milan was the fact that the Bianconeri had gotten the results without reaching the level of performance they desired. Milan were in the same boat, winning two straight under new manager Ruben Amorim but not convincing in either. It felt as though the team that managed to perform better would be the likelier to come out of the Allianz on top.
It was ultimately Juve that had the better of a game that was equal parts chaotic and sloppy. But once again they failed to take advantage of their performances. They failed to make the most of the chances they made over the game's first 70 minutes before Milan scored on — stop me if you've heard this one before — their first shot on target of the match. It took until the second minute of stoppage time for Juve to finally even things out, when Federico Gatti powered home a Teun Koopmeiners cross from six yards to earn the Old Lady a 1-1 draw.
The problems for Juventus were the same as we've talked about all season so far. The finishing wasn't nearly good enough, the passing was disjointed and often inaccurate, and overall creativity seemed to be lacking. But in spite of all of that, they can honestly say that they were the better of the two sides and deserved victory — even more so when you consider the fact that Milan's goal really should've been disallowed for a foul in the buildup that was never flagged by VAR. Considering they were missing seven players due to injury, several of whom were extremely important, it's far too early to start abandoning hope of a successful year—provided they make the improvements that their play so far suggest is possible.
Luciano Spalletti was missing Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie, Khéphren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, and Pape Matar Sarr. His 4-2-3-1 formation gave several players their first starts of the year. Guglielmo Vicario started behind the back four of Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Jhon Lucumí, and Zeki Celik. Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz started in the middle of the park, while Francisco Conceição joined Nico González and Kerim Alajbegovic behind Randal Kolo Muani in attack.
Amorim missed Matteo Gabbia due to an ankle injury, but returned a few players to the starting lineup who had been eased back into things after long World Cup runs. Mike Maignan started in goal, ahead of a 3-4-2-1 setup that was a slight tweak to Amorim's usual 3-4-3. Former Juve prospect Koni De Winter joined Strahinja Pavolovic and Mario Gila in defense. Big-money signing Diego Moreira got his first start of the season opposite Pervis Estupiñán at the wing-back spots, while Luka Modric and Yunis Musah manned the double pivot. Adrien Rabiot joined Alexis Saele
It was ultimately Juve that had the better of a game that was equal parts chaotic and sloppy. But once again they failed to take advantage of their performances. They failed to make the most of the chances they made over the game's first 70 minutes before Milan scored on — stop me if you've heard this one before — their first shot on target of the match. It took until the second minute of stoppage time for Juve to finally even things out, when Federico Gatti powered home a Teun Koopmeiners cross from six yards to earn the Old Lady a 1-1 draw.
The problems for Juventus were the same as we've talked about all season so far. The finishing wasn't nearly good enough, the passing was disjointed and often inaccurate, and overall creativity seemed to be lacking. But in spite of all of that, they can honestly say that they were the better of the two sides and deserved victory — even more so when you consider the fact that Milan's goal really should've been disallowed for a foul in the buildup that was never flagged by VAR. Considering they were missing seven players due to injury, several of whom were extremely important, it's far too early to start abandoning hope of a successful year—provided they make the improvements that their play so far suggest is possible.
Luciano Spalletti was missing Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie, Khéphren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, and Pape Matar Sarr. His 4-2-3-1 formation gave several players their first starts of the year. Guglielmo Vicario started behind the back four of Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Jhon Lucumí, and Zeki Celik. Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz started in the middle of the park, while Francisco Conceição joined Nico González and Kerim Alajbegovic behind Randal Kolo Muani in attack.
Amorim missed Matteo Gabbia due to an ankle injury, but returned a few players to the starting lineup who had been eased back into things after long World Cup runs. Mike Maignan started in goal, ahead of a 3-4-2-1 setup that was a slight tweak to Amorim's usual 3-4-3. Former Juve prospect Koni De Winter joined Strahinja Pavolovic and Mario Gila in defense. Big-money signing Diego Moreira got his first start of the season opposite Pervis Estupiñán at the wing-back spots, while Luka Modric and Yunis Musah manned the double pivot. Adrien Rabiot joined Alexis Saele
2 months ago
Juventus pick Nico Gonzalez, Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic amid an injury crisis, while Adrien Rabiot has his first Milan start of the season with Diego Moreira, Luka Modric and Goncalo Ramos.
It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today's four Serie A games on the Liveblog.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus controls the ball whilst under pressure from Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
This is an early Scudetto showdown, as both teams started the season with back-to-back victories, even if the performances weren't always convincing.
#italy #april #season #gonzalez
It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today's four Serie A games on the Liveblog.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus controls the ball whilst under pressure from Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
This is an early Scudetto showdown, as both teams started the season with back-to-back victories, even if the performances weren't always convincing.
#italy #april #season #gonzalez
2 months ago
Luciano Spalletti will likely look to Jeremie Boga, Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceiçao behind Randal Kolo Muani in the Juventus attack, while Diego Moreira is tipped to start his first Milan game.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Allianz Stadium.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Jeremie Boga of Juventus FC (L) and Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC (R) competes to the ball during the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Juventus must cope without Khephren Thuram, Kenan Yildiz, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Weston McKennie, Andrea Cambiaso, Pepe Matar Sarri and Arkadiusz Milik, while Milan have travelled to Turin without Matteo Gabbia.
Juventus coach Spalletti is expected to pick a 4-2-3-1 system with Boga, Gonzalez and Conceiçao playing as attacking midfielders behind Kolo Muani, according to multiple Italian sources, including Sky Sport.
#boga #kolo #muani #stadium
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Allianz Stadium.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Jeremie Boga of Juventus FC (L) and Marco Palestra of Chelsea FC (R) competes to the ball during the Chelsea v Juventus – Pre-Season Friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Juventus must cope without Khephren Thuram, Kenan Yildiz, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Weston McKennie, Andrea Cambiaso, Pepe Matar Sarri and Arkadiusz Milik, while Milan have travelled to Turin without Matteo Gabbia.
Juventus coach Spalletti is expected to pick a 4-2-3-1 system with Boga, Gonzalez and Conceiçao playing as attacking midfielders behind Kolo Muani, according to multiple Italian sources, including Sky Sport.
#boga #kolo #muani #stadium
2 months ago
CBF president Samir Xaud visited Pedro Pedrossian Stadium, known as Morenão, in Campo Grande on the morning of this Wednesday (2), on the eve of the inauguration of the Football Development Center of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Opened in 1971 and with a capacity of more than 40,000 fans, the main stage of football in Mato Grosso do Sul is receiving an investment of around R$ 1 million from the CBF to revitalize the pitch.
Xaud was accompanied by the president of the Mato Grosso do Sul Football Federation (FFMS), Estevâo Petrallás, who presented the stadium's history and detailed the progress of the work, as well as the president of the Mato Grosso Football Federation (FMF), Diogo Pécora, and the State Secretary of Tourism, Sports and Culture (Setesc), Alessandro Menezes.
CBF president Samir Xaud visited Morenão Stadium, which is receiving CBF investment to revitalize the pitchCredits: Rodrigo Moreira/CBF
In an interview with CBF TV, the CBF president commented on the importance of the institutional agenda in Mato Grosso do Sul and praised the history and renovation work at Morenão. The stadium has also hosted Brazil national team matches: a 1-1 draw with Paraguay on February 27, 1991, in a friendly; and a goalless draw with Venezuela on October 14, 2009, in the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup.
"Today we began our institutional visit to Mato Grosso do Sul, continuing our work toward more participatory management and closer ties with the federations. We are here at Morenão, a stadium with a history shared by the entire state population, and where the CBF has provided funds to help revitalize the stadium, including replacing the pitch, irrigation and drainage. For us, it is another joy to work to help Brazilian football as a whole and the smaller federations," he said.
#mato #xaud #work #state
Xaud was accompanied by the president of the Mato Grosso do Sul Football Federation (FFMS), Estevâo Petrallás, who presented the stadium's history and detailed the progress of the work, as well as the president of the Mato Grosso Football Federation (FMF), Diogo Pécora, and the State Secretary of Tourism, Sports and Culture (Setesc), Alessandro Menezes.
CBF president Samir Xaud visited Morenão Stadium, which is receiving CBF investment to revitalize the pitchCredits: Rodrigo Moreira/CBF
In an interview with CBF TV, the CBF president commented on the importance of the institutional agenda in Mato Grosso do Sul and praised the history and renovation work at Morenão. The stadium has also hosted Brazil national team matches: a 1-1 draw with Paraguay on February 27, 1991, in a friendly; and a goalless draw with Venezuela on October 14, 2009, in the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup.
"Today we began our institutional visit to Mato Grosso do Sul, continuing our work toward more participatory management and closer ties with the federations. We are here at Morenão, a stadium with a history shared by the entire state population, and where the CBF has provided funds to help revitalize the stadium, including replacing the pitch, irrigation and drainage. For us, it is another joy to work to help Brazilian football as a whole and the smaller federations," he said.
#mato #xaud #work #state
2 months ago
Maintaining the unprecedented highs of success set by Xabi Alonso was always going to be tricky, but ***** ody at Bayer Leverkusen could have foreseen how it unfolded. With Erik Ten Hag sacked after just two league games in charge, it set the tone for what would be a turbulent and uncomfortable 2025-26 season.
The Rhineland club acted quickly and choose to appoint Kasper Hjulmand who filled the void. Despite being unable to impart his tactics on the squad in pre-season, the Dane made a bright start to his rein with seven wins from his first nine games. Thereafter, things started to unravel.
Costly defeats and losing their grip on a prized Champions League berth in the final two matchday's effectively sealed Hjulmand's fate. With a desire for stability, Leverkusen's chiefs decided that a change at the helm would be needed, thus parting ways with the 54-year-old after a sixth-place finish.
With several components of their squad at the 2026 World Cup, Leverkusen partially regrouped for pre-season on 14 July. Players were met by a new face in coach Carles Martinez. The Spaniard, arriving from Girona, said he was keen to bring his intense and passionate style of football to the BayArena.
With routine wins over Sportfreunde Baumberg (7-0) and Kickers Offenbach (3-1), Leverkusen faced a sterner task in KRC Genk. The Belgian Pro League side were brushed aside 4-0, with further impressive displays from summer signing Afonso Moreira alongside Nathan Tella and Christian Kofane.
#leverkusen #season #xabi #alonso
The Rhineland club acted quickly and choose to appoint Kasper Hjulmand who filled the void. Despite being unable to impart his tactics on the squad in pre-season, the Dane made a bright start to his rein with seven wins from his first nine games. Thereafter, things started to unravel.
Costly defeats and losing their grip on a prized Champions League berth in the final two matchday's effectively sealed Hjulmand's fate. With a desire for stability, Leverkusen's chiefs decided that a change at the helm would be needed, thus parting ways with the 54-year-old after a sixth-place finish.
With several components of their squad at the 2026 World Cup, Leverkusen partially regrouped for pre-season on 14 July. Players were met by a new face in coach Carles Martinez. The Spaniard, arriving from Girona, said he was keen to bring his intense and passionate style of football to the BayArena.
With routine wins over Sportfreunde Baumberg (7-0) and Kickers Offenbach (3-1), Leverkusen faced a sterner task in KRC Genk. The Belgian Pro League side were brushed aside 4-0, with further impressive displays from summer signing Afonso Moreira alongside Nathan Tella and Christian Kofane.
#leverkusen #season #xabi #alonso
2 months ago
Rafael Leao will not be part of the Milan squad for their opening Serie A match of the season away against Torino at 19.45 BST on Sunday evening as Ruben Amorim gets his tenure as Rossoneri head coach underway.
Milan are looking to bounce back after a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four despite spending much of the season in second place. Aside from their new players, the club also has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
The headline, club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the Rossoneri attack in Turin on Sunday evening, as is Mario Gila at centre-back, but this is likely to be one too soon for Diego Moreira.
Amorim confirmed on Saturday that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad, insisting that it is due to injury rather than transfer business, and with Christian Pulisic not yet back to full match fitness, there could be a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack.
#head #serie #ruben
Milan are looking to bounce back after a bitterly disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, which saw them finish outside of the Serie A top four despite spending much of the season in second place. Aside from their new players, the club also has a new head coach and an entire new senior management team after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri, Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani the day after the 2025-26 season ended.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Head coach Ruben Amorim of AC Milan looks on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
The headline, club-record signing Goncalo Ramos is expected to lead the Rossoneri attack in Turin on Sunday evening, as is Mario Gila at centre-back, but this is likely to be one too soon for Diego Moreira.
Amorim confirmed on Saturday that Leao will not be part of the travelling squad, insisting that it is due to injury rather than transfer business, and with Christian Pulisic not yet back to full match fitness, there could be a starting opportunity for 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse in attack.
#head #serie #ruben
2 months ago
Diego Moreira has given his first extended interview since completing his move to Milan, touching on everything from the size of the challenge ahead to his love of breakdancing and fashion.
Speaking to Milan's official channels, via CalcioMercato, the Portuguese winger admitted the scale of the move had taken some getting used to.
"I was a bit shocked because playing for Milan means winning trophies and being part of a club with a glorious history, in which so many great champions have played. Milan is a big club with certain expectations and this is the right moment for me to arrive here."
Asked about his objectives for the season, Moreira pointed straight to collective effort over personal ambition.
"You can't achieve any objective except through teamwork. I'll give everything for my team-mates on the pitch and in training, trying to make our fans happy. For me it's important to be happy and I'll try to help us reach our objectives, winning the league and everything else that's possible to win."
#everything #i 'll #move #diego
Speaking to Milan's official channels, via CalcioMercato, the Portuguese winger admitted the scale of the move had taken some getting used to.
"I was a bit shocked because playing for Milan means winning trophies and being part of a club with a glorious history, in which so many great champions have played. Milan is a big club with certain expectations and this is the right moment for me to arrive here."
Asked about his objectives for the season, Moreira pointed straight to collective effort over personal ambition.
"You can't achieve any objective except through teamwork. I'll give everything for my team-mates on the pitch and in training, trying to make our fans happy. For me it's important to be happy and I'll try to help us reach our objectives, winning the league and everything else that's possible to win."
#everything #i 'll #move #diego
2 months ago
MILAN (AP) — Belgium winger Diego Moreira joined AC Milan in a reported 50-million-euro ($58.5-million) move from Strasbourg, which is under increased financial scrutiny by UEFA.
The 22-year-old Moreira signed a five-year contract, Milan said in a statement late Monday.
Moreira was a member of Belgium's World Cup squad and played in one game, as a second-half substitute in a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Senegal in the round of 32.
He was a youth international for both Belgium and Portugal, then got FIFA approval in May 2025 to choose Belgium as his senior eligibility.
Moreira's exit brings Strasbourg's sales this week to about 100 million euros ($117 million).
#Milan #World
The 22-year-old Moreira signed a five-year contract, Milan said in a statement late Monday.
Moreira was a member of Belgium's World Cup squad and played in one game, as a second-half substitute in a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Senegal in the round of 32.
He was a youth international for both Belgium and Portugal, then got FIFA approval in May 2025 to choose Belgium as his senior eligibility.
Moreira's exit brings Strasbourg's sales this week to about 100 million euros ($117 million).
#Milan #World
2 months ago
Inter, what an engine
Also signing Jones
Chivu is content: The third English signing of the summer and a super midfielder for the Champions League push
Moreira like Kaka, Leao at the exit
Milan and the direction under agent Mendes
#chivu #champions #kaka #leao
Also signing Jones
Chivu is content: The third English signing of the summer and a super midfielder for the Champions League push
Moreira like Kaka, Leao at the exit
Milan and the direction under agent Mendes
#chivu #champions #kaka #leao
2 months ago
Luka Modric has opened up on his decision to sign a new contract with Milan, insisting he never seriously considered walking away despite the pain of last season's collapse.
Speaking to Milan TV, via MilanNews, the Croatian addressed the injury suffered against Juventus that clouded the closing months of the campaign: "I never thought it would be my last game with Milan. Deep down, I knew I wanted to continue, but at the same time, I had to check other things that would allow me to do so. Now I'm here and I'm very happy to be back."
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Luka Modric of AC Milan looks on after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Milan's home defeat to Cagliari ended their ****** le challenge on a painful note, and Modric admitted it took a World Cup campaign with Croatia to fully process it.
However, it was the club's show of faith over the summer, as they built around Ruben Amorim and added significant fire-power, including deals worth around €150m once Diego Moreira's move from Strasbourg is finalised, that convinced him to extend: "Milan showed how much they cared about me and the fact that I was part of this new project: it was what I needed, what I wanted to hear. I talked to my family about it and decided to stay."
#campaign
Speaking to Milan TV, via MilanNews, the Croatian addressed the injury suffered against Juventus that clouded the closing months of the campaign: "I never thought it would be my last game with Milan. Deep down, I knew I wanted to continue, but at the same time, I had to check other things that would allow me to do so. Now I'm here and I'm very happy to be back."
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Luka Modric of AC Milan looks on after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Milan's home defeat to Cagliari ended their ****** le challenge on a painful note, and Modric admitted it took a World Cup campaign with Croatia to fully process it.
However, it was the club's show of faith over the summer, as they built around Ruben Amorim and added significant fire-power, including deals worth around €150m once Diego Moreira's move from Strasbourg is finalised, that convinced him to extend: "Milan showed how much they cared about me and the fact that I was part of this new project: it was what I needed, what I wanted to hear. I talked to my family about it and decided to stay."
#campaign
2 months ago
Milan roared back in the transfer market and quenched their thirst for a new wing-back by purchasing one of the most coveted ones, Diego Moreira from Strasbourg, Sky reports.
Like in their previous big deals, the Rossoneri emptied their coffers to edge out the competition and seal the deal quickly to quash any attempts to hijack it. They'll pay a €45M fee plus hefty bonuses up to €20M, part which will be hard to activate. Instead, his wages will be relatively modest.
Milan beat in particular RB Leipzig for Moreira, while Roma had targeted him earlier in the summer. The Giallorossi had tendered €35M plus €10M add-ons and a 10 percent sell-on clause. He conspicuously posted a picture donning the Rossoneri jersey in early August.
The 22-year-old got his start at Benfica and had a cup of coffee at Olympique Lyonnais before being signed by Chelsea. He was an afterthought in London and returned to France a year later, blooming over the past two campaigns at Strasbourg. He registered 7 goals and 16 **** ists in 76 appearances and was part of Belgium's World Cup squad, although he appeared just once, making an impact in their comeback versus Senegal.
They surely don't beat around the bush when they really want somebody. Only time will tell whether these big fees will come back to bite them. Instead, from a technical standpoint, there are no notes. They were thin and weak on the wings, he can handle multiple positions, giving Ruben Amorim another versatile man to play with, and, at worst, he'll bring a lot of juice. A formation featuring him and Alexis Saelemaekers wide and two no.10s behind Gonçalo Ramos will be hard to stop.
#back #instead #hard #beat
Like in their previous big deals, the Rossoneri emptied their coffers to edge out the competition and seal the deal quickly to quash any attempts to hijack it. They'll pay a €45M fee plus hefty bonuses up to €20M, part which will be hard to activate. Instead, his wages will be relatively modest.
Milan beat in particular RB Leipzig for Moreira, while Roma had targeted him earlier in the summer. The Giallorossi had tendered €35M plus €10M add-ons and a 10 percent sell-on clause. He conspicuously posted a picture donning the Rossoneri jersey in early August.
The 22-year-old got his start at Benfica and had a cup of coffee at Olympique Lyonnais before being signed by Chelsea. He was an afterthought in London and returned to France a year later, blooming over the past two campaigns at Strasbourg. He registered 7 goals and 16 **** ists in 76 appearances and was part of Belgium's World Cup squad, although he appeared just once, making an impact in their comeback versus Senegal.
They surely don't beat around the bush when they really want somebody. Only time will tell whether these big fees will come back to bite them. Instead, from a technical standpoint, there are no notes. They were thin and weak on the wings, he can handle multiple positions, giving Ruben Amorim another versatile man to play with, and, at worst, he'll bring a lot of juice. A formation featuring him and Alexis Saelemaekers wide and two no.10s behind Gonçalo Ramos will be hard to stop.
#back #instead #hard #beat
2 months ago
Newcastle United are reportedly the favourites ahead of Aston Villa for Milan striker Christopher Nkunku at €30m, while Santiago Gimenez is close to FC Porto.
The Rossoneri are about to invest at least €50m including add-ons in Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg, which means they need to raise funds with sales.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AC Milan at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on February 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Nkunku was one of the players cut from the squad by Ruben Amorim and even excluded from training after the pre-season tour.
The former Chelsea man is hoping for a return to the Premier League, and Sport Mediaset claim that Newcastle United are the hot favourites to pay €30m, ahead of Aston Villa.
#Milan #bologna #villa #christopher
The Rossoneri are about to invest at least €50m including add-ons in Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg, which means they need to raise funds with sales.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AC Milan at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on February 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Nkunku was one of the players cut from the squad by Ruben Amorim and even excluded from training after the pre-season tour.
The former Chelsea man is hoping for a return to the Premier League, and Sport Mediaset claim that Newcastle United are the hot favourites to pay €30m, ahead of Aston Villa.
#Milan #bologna #villa #christopher
3 months ago
Roma are reportedly lining up a summer bid for Lyon forward Malick Fofana to bolster their attacking ranks. According to recent domestic reports, the Belgian starlet has become one of the club's top targets.
Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to reinforce his attacking options after helping Roma return to the Champions League for the first time since 2018. The Giallorossi have already signed Donyell Malen on a permanent deal. Furthermore, Santiago Castro has joined the club from Bologna for a reported fee of €35 million.
In addition to Castro, Roma could soon meet Bologna at the negotiating table again to discuss the future of Jonathan Rowe. They've also been exploring a move for Strasbourg's Diego Moreira. However, that deal now appears to be dead in the water, prompting the Giallorossi to expand their search for a new winger.
Priced out of the move for RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa, Roma have now set their sights on Malick Fofana. After an impressive 2024/25 breakout season, the 21-year-old suffered a severe ankle injury that sidelined him for almost the entire 2025/26 campaign.
Concerns over Fofana's fitness could make Roma hesitant to meet Lyon's asking price, especially given his lengthy spell on the sidelines. However, his explosive pace, direct running and ability to operate on either flank make him an intriguing option for Gasperini.
#fofana
Gian Piero Gasperini is keen to reinforce his attacking options after helping Roma return to the Champions League for the first time since 2018. The Giallorossi have already signed Donyell Malen on a permanent deal. Furthermore, Santiago Castro has joined the club from Bologna for a reported fee of €35 million.
In addition to Castro, Roma could soon meet Bologna at the negotiating table again to discuss the future of Jonathan Rowe. They've also been exploring a move for Strasbourg's Diego Moreira. However, that deal now appears to be dead in the water, prompting the Giallorossi to expand their search for a new winger.
Priced out of the move for RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa, Roma have now set their sights on Malick Fofana. After an impressive 2024/25 breakout season, the 21-year-old suffered a severe ankle injury that sidelined him for almost the entire 2025/26 campaign.
Concerns over Fofana's fitness could make Roma hesitant to meet Lyon's asking price, especially given his lengthy spell on the sidelines. However, his explosive pace, direct running and ability to operate on either flank make him an intriguing option for Gasperini.
#fofana
3 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen continued their perfect pre-season start with a 4-0 win over Belgian side Genk on Wednesday. Summer signing Afonso Moreira maintained his record of scoring in every game before providing the **** ist for the fourth goal.
Unlike their first two friendlies, Leverkusen played the game at their home ground for the youth teams, Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. Jeanuel Belocian opened the scoring after Edmond Tapsoba's incisive through pass before fellow French defender Loïc Badé saw his perfect goal cancelled for an offside.
Nathan Tella doubled Leverkusen's advantage before the break, with the **** ist provided by Jonas Hofmann after Carles Martínez's boys won back possession in the final third. Before the Spaniard coach changed the entire lineup at the hour mark, Die Werkself added two quickfire second-half goals.
Former Lyon attacker Moreira scored his fourth pre-season goal with a clinical finish before a well-worked **** ist for Christian Kofane's goal a couple of minutes later. While Kerim Alajbegovic and Martin Terrier are standing at the exit door from the club, Moreira is showing more than enough quality to be trusted as the starting left winger ahead of the season start.
Meanwhile, Patrik Schick played his first pre-season minutes as he played alongside Victor Boniface in the scoreless last half an hour. Leverkusen will face 3. Liga side Rot-Weiss Essen in their next friendly game at Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on August 1st.
#moreira #ulrich #haberland
Unlike their first two friendlies, Leverkusen played the game at their home ground for the youth teams, Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. Jeanuel Belocian opened the scoring after Edmond Tapsoba's incisive through pass before fellow French defender Loïc Badé saw his perfect goal cancelled for an offside.
Nathan Tella doubled Leverkusen's advantage before the break, with the **** ist provided by Jonas Hofmann after Carles Martínez's boys won back possession in the final third. Before the Spaniard coach changed the entire lineup at the hour mark, Die Werkself added two quickfire second-half goals.
Former Lyon attacker Moreira scored his fourth pre-season goal with a clinical finish before a well-worked **** ist for Christian Kofane's goal a couple of minutes later. While Kerim Alajbegovic and Martin Terrier are standing at the exit door from the club, Moreira is showing more than enough quality to be trusted as the starting left winger ahead of the season start.
Meanwhile, Patrik Schick played his first pre-season minutes as he played alongside Victor Boniface in the scoreless last half an hour. Leverkusen will face 3. Liga side Rot-Weiss Essen in their next friendly game at Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on August 1st.
#moreira #ulrich #haberland
3 months ago
With Al-Hilal paying €80m for Crysencio Summerville, Roma must turn to other targets, including Antonio Nusa, Diego Moreira and Andreas Schjelderup.
The Giallorossi's frustrating search for a striker to complete their trident attack goes on, as after losing out on Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce, they thought that Summerville was in hand from West Ham United for €50m.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at London Stadium on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
Instead, Simone Inzaghi's Al-Hilal dived in with today's proposal worth a reported €80m and tripled the salary on offer too, convincing the 24-year-old to join the Saudi Pro League.
Roma are again forced to start from scratch, and look down the list of candidates provided by coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
#hilal #february
The Giallorossi's frustrating search for a striker to complete their trident attack goes on, as after losing out on Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahce, they thought that Summerville was in hand from West Ham United for €50m.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth at London Stadium on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
Instead, Simone Inzaghi's Al-Hilal dived in with today's proposal worth a reported €80m and tripled the salary on offer too, convincing the 24-year-old to join the Saudi Pro League.
Roma are again forced to start from scratch, and look down the list of candidates provided by coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
#hilal #february
4 months ago
Among their many objectives, Milan will rework their wings this summer and are ******* sing a few options, starting with Noussair Mazraoui, who already played for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, Matteo Moretto reports (via SOSFanta).
The chase is in its early stages. There have been no direct contacts between the two clubs for now. The player is under contract until 2028 with an option. The fullback headed to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich for €15M in 2024 and has accumulated 77 appearances, dishing out 3 ******* ists. He had started his career at Ajax.
Milan will eventually decide whether to bid for Mazraoui or target different players. In the meantime, they are open to selling Pervis Estupinan just a year after acquiring him for €20M. Aston Villa have shown some interest. Ideally, he’d leave for a similar fee.
According to TuttoSport, the Rossoneri are eyeing a right-footed specialist. Amorim might use Alexis Saelemaekers on the left flank. They could duel with Inter for Guéla Doué. They have tendered a five-year contract with a €2.5M salary. Rafik Belghali, who has been offered to several Serie A sides after Verona’s relegation, is among the cheaper alternatives. His price tag is €15M.
It’s not one of their most urgent needs, as Davide Bartesaghi is perfectly viable and Zachary Athekame eventually proved to be an okay backup, but they’ll obviously need an addition if they get rid of Estupinan without taking a bath, which is easier said than done. If they really want to blow their tactics up and have all wingers with inverted feet, they should go after an offensive-minded option like Doué’s teammate, Diego Moreira.
The chase is in its early stages. There have been no direct contacts between the two clubs for now. The player is under contract until 2028 with an option. The fullback headed to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich for €15M in 2024 and has accumulated 77 appearances, dishing out 3 ******* ists. He had started his career at Ajax.
Milan will eventually decide whether to bid for Mazraoui or target different players. In the meantime, they are open to selling Pervis Estupinan just a year after acquiring him for €20M. Aston Villa have shown some interest. Ideally, he’d leave for a similar fee.
According to TuttoSport, the Rossoneri are eyeing a right-footed specialist. Amorim might use Alexis Saelemaekers on the left flank. They could duel with Inter for Guéla Doué. They have tendered a five-year contract with a €2.5M salary. Rafik Belghali, who has been offered to several Serie A sides after Verona’s relegation, is among the cheaper alternatives. His price tag is €15M.
It’s not one of their most urgent needs, as Davide Bartesaghi is perfectly viable and Zachary Athekame eventually proved to be an okay backup, but they’ll obviously need an addition if they get rid of Estupinan without taking a bath, which is easier said than done. If they really want to blow their tactics up and have all wingers with inverted feet, they should go after an offensive-minded option like Doué’s teammate, Diego Moreira.
4 months ago
Roma is monitoring several potential transfer prospects.
The Giallorossi's priority is to strengthen their attacking lineup, and the main candidates are Nicolò Tresoldi and Alejandro Garnacho.
A move to the winger position will also be needed, and Diego Moreira is highly sought after for this position.
Roma, however, are also keen to strengthen their second strings in other areas, and Danilo Santos is among the names being considered for midfield.
The 2001-born Brazilian is certainly familiar to European football fans for his time at Nottingham Forest, but in recent years he has played for Botafogo. Now, a return to Europe could be a real possibility for him: the Giallorossi face plenty of competition.
The Giallorossi's priority is to strengthen their attacking lineup, and the main candidates are Nicolò Tresoldi and Alejandro Garnacho.
A move to the winger position will also be needed, and Diego Moreira is highly sought after for this position.
Roma, however, are also keen to strengthen their second strings in other areas, and Danilo Santos is among the names being considered for midfield.
The 2001-born Brazilian is certainly familiar to European football fans for his time at Nottingham Forest, but in recent years he has played for Botafogo. Now, a return to Europe could be a real possibility for him: the Giallorossi face plenty of competition.
4 months ago
Artem Dovbyk's career at Roma is drawing to a close, with the Ukrainian striker set to leave the Stadio Olimpico after two years. According to Calciomercato, Ajax have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old.
Roma dashed out €30.5 million plus €5.5 million in bonuses to secure Dovbyk's services in 2024. He was on fire at Girona, winning La Liga's Golden Boot award in the 2023/24 season, which made the Serie A giants believe he could be an answer to their scoring problems.
However, Dovbyk has never settled into life in Serie A. Last season was disappointing for the robust center-forward, as he made just 14 league appearances and scored three goals. Needless to say, he has fallen out of favor with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
After being deemed surplus to requirements, he's now preparing to leave Roma. Despite his underwhelming year, the Giallorossi have slapped a €23 million price tag on his shoulders and seem unwilling to budge on their valuation.
With Donyell Malen joining the club on a permanent basis, Roma are keen to offload Dovbyk, especially now that they're pursuing several high-profile targets. In addition to Strasbourg starlet Diego Moreira, they've also set their sights on Chelsea outcast Alejandro Garnacho.
Roma dashed out €30.5 million plus €5.5 million in bonuses to secure Dovbyk's services in 2024. He was on fire at Girona, winning La Liga's Golden Boot award in the 2023/24 season, which made the Serie A giants believe he could be an answer to their scoring problems.
However, Dovbyk has never settled into life in Serie A. Last season was disappointing for the robust center-forward, as he made just 14 league appearances and scored three goals. Needless to say, he has fallen out of favor with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
After being deemed surplus to requirements, he's now preparing to leave Roma. Despite his underwhelming year, the Giallorossi have slapped a €23 million price tag on his shoulders and seem unwilling to budge on their valuation.
With Donyell Malen joining the club on a permanent basis, Roma are keen to offload Dovbyk, especially now that they're pursuing several high-profile targets. In addition to Strasbourg starlet Diego Moreira, they've also set their sights on Chelsea outcast Alejandro Garnacho.
4 months ago
Roma's hottest incoming players are Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira.
The former is on his way out of Chelsea, who are currently asking for €50 million, while the latter is owned by Strasbourg, and their asking price is also €50 million.
Negotiations are inevitably complex for the Giallorossi, but the demands could decrease over time.
Garnacho and Moreira are linked by a common thread, not only because Chelsea has a buyback clause for the Belgian full-back, but also because the English club and Strasbourg are owned by the same owner.
Both clubs are part of the US consortium BlueCo, led by entrepreneur Todd Boehly. Strasbourg is, in effect, the Blues' satellite club, where young talents arrive to be developed.
The former is on his way out of Chelsea, who are currently asking for €50 million, while the latter is owned by Strasbourg, and their asking price is also €50 million.
Negotiations are inevitably complex for the Giallorossi, but the demands could decrease over time.
Garnacho and Moreira are linked by a common thread, not only because Chelsea has a buyback clause for the Belgian full-back, but also because the English club and Strasbourg are owned by the same owner.
Both clubs are part of the US consortium BlueCo, led by entrepreneur Todd Boehly. Strasbourg is, in effect, the Blues' satellite club, where young talents arrive to be developed.
4 months ago
AS Roma are readying an offer for versatile RC Strasbourg Alsace winger Diego Moreira (21), according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio.
It is expected to be a summer of transition at Strasbourg. Following the exit of Gary O'Neil, the Alsace club remain without a manager, whilst many key players are expected to depart. Emanuel Emegha has already left to join Chelsea, whilst another Blues target, Valentin Barco, has already announced his impending exit, even if his move to Stamford Bridge has yet to be officialised.
Moreira, so key over the course of the past two seasons, is also expected to depart. Earlier this summer, Borussia Dortmund were touted as a suitor, but the Bundesliga giants are not the only interested party in the winger, who can play full-back, wing-back, and on the wing on both sides.
Di Marzio understands that Roma are now preparing to bid €30m for the Belgium international. The bid would also include a 10% sell-on clause.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
It is expected to be a summer of transition at Strasbourg. Following the exit of Gary O'Neil, the Alsace club remain without a manager, whilst many key players are expected to depart. Emanuel Emegha has already left to join Chelsea, whilst another Blues target, Valentin Barco, has already announced his impending exit, even if his move to Stamford Bridge has yet to be officialised.
Moreira, so key over the course of the past two seasons, is also expected to depart. Earlier this summer, Borussia Dortmund were touted as a suitor, but the Bundesliga giants are not the only interested party in the winger, who can play full-back, wing-back, and on the wing on both sides.
Di Marzio understands that Roma are now preparing to bid €30m for the Belgium international. The bid would also include a 10% sell-on clause.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
4 months ago
Roma is closing in on its key targets and attempting to close the first deal to satisfy Gasperini's demands, following the Greenwood deal's failure.
With Mendes directing the move, the Giallorossi are ready to submit their first offer to Strasbourg for Diego Moreira, the Belgian winger who starred at the World Cup.
A significant sum, but according to Sky Sport, there is still a clear gap between Roma's offer and Strasbourg's asking price.
Roma is ready to offer €30 million plus a 10% resale fee for the Belgian.
According to Di Marzio, Strasbourg wants as much as €50 million. As mentioned, Jorge Mendes is working to bring the two clubs closer together.
With Mendes directing the move, the Giallorossi are ready to submit their first offer to Strasbourg for Diego Moreira, the Belgian winger who starred at the World Cup.
A significant sum, but according to Sky Sport, there is still a clear gap between Roma's offer and Strasbourg's asking price.
Roma is ready to offer €30 million plus a 10% resale fee for the Belgian.
According to Di Marzio, Strasbourg wants as much as €50 million. As mentioned, Jorge Mendes is working to bring the two clubs closer together.
4 months ago
Fortaleza looks to return to the national top flightCredits: Leonardo Moreira / Fortaleza
The four teams relegated from Série A in 2025 are in very different situations in the current Série B season. The best of them so far is Fortaleza, in fourth place with 28 points. If the competition ended today, Leão do Pici would have to play in a playoff to try to earn promotion.
The same would apply to Juventude, in sixth place with 26 points. Série B in 2026 sends the two highest-point teams to Série A in 2027 at the end of the home-and-away schedule, while the other two spots are decided in playoffs among the teams finishing 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.
Sport, in eighth place with 25 points, is right on the edge of the G6 and remains alive in its goal of returning to the top flight.
On the other hand, Ceará is not having a good campaign and needs to respond. In 17th place, in the relegation zone, with 17 points, Vozão can still make the G6, but first it has to focus on moving away from the bottom spots.
The four teams relegated from Série A in 2025 are in very different situations in the current Série B season. The best of them so far is Fortaleza, in fourth place with 28 points. If the competition ended today, Leão do Pici would have to play in a playoff to try to earn promotion.
The same would apply to Juventude, in sixth place with 26 points. Série B in 2026 sends the two highest-point teams to Série A in 2027 at the end of the home-and-away schedule, while the other two spots are decided in playoffs among the teams finishing 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.
Sport, in eighth place with 25 points, is right on the edge of the G6 and remains alive in its goal of returning to the top flight.
On the other hand, Ceará is not having a good campaign and needs to respond. In 17th place, in the relegation zone, with 17 points, Vozão can still make the G6, but first it has to focus on moving away from the bottom spots.
4 months ago
Roma has identified Diego Moreira as their priority target to strengthen their left-back line, fulfilling one of the three main requests made by coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
The 2004-born winger, currently owned by Strasbourg and playing in the World Cup with the Belgian national team, is a profile that already attracted the duo of the Giallorossi coach and sporting director Tony D'Amico during their time at Atalanta.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the French management has set a value of €40 million for the player, but Roma expects to be able to lower the asking price, given the player's popularity, who is eager to play in the Champions League and is ready to triple his current €800,000 seasonal salary.
The main obstacle for the Roman club is Chelsea, a club owned by the same holding company as Strasbourg (the BlueCo group) and boasting a buyback clause for the Belgian defender.
However, during recent discussions between Roma and the London club to evaluate Alejandro Garnacho, it emerged that the Blues have no intention of opposing the move to Italy, as they are currently focused on the acquisition of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano, at the suggestion of their coach Xabi Alonso.
The 2004-born winger, currently owned by Strasbourg and playing in the World Cup with the Belgian national team, is a profile that already attracted the duo of the Giallorossi coach and sporting director Tony D'Amico during their time at Atalanta.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the French management has set a value of €40 million for the player, but Roma expects to be able to lower the asking price, given the player's popularity, who is eager to play in the Champions League and is ready to triple his current €800,000 seasonal salary.
The main obstacle for the Roman club is Chelsea, a club owned by the same holding company as Strasbourg (the BlueCo group) and boasting a buyback clause for the Belgian defender.
However, during recent discussions between Roma and the London club to evaluate Alejandro Garnacho, it emerged that the Blues have no intention of opposing the move to Italy, as they are currently focused on the acquisition of Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano, at the suggestion of their coach Xabi Alonso.
4 months ago
Roma's transfer window continues to develop on the flanks as well.
In addition to strengthening their attack, the Giallorossi are working to identify a player capable of increasing the quality and depth of the left flank requested by Gian Piero Gasperini.
According to Il Messaggero, Diego Moreira remains one of the names being closely monitored by the Giallorossi management.
The Strasbourg winger is considered an ideal candidate due to his technical abilities and development prospects, but negotiations are shaping up to be anything but straightforward.
The French club, in fact, values the player at around €40 million, a figure deemed very high by Roma.
In addition to strengthening their attack, the Giallorossi are working to identify a player capable of increasing the quality and depth of the left flank requested by Gian Piero Gasperini.
According to Il Messaggero, Diego Moreira remains one of the names being closely monitored by the Giallorossi management.
The Strasbourg winger is considered an ideal candidate due to his technical abilities and development prospects, but negotiations are shaping up to be anything but straightforward.
The French club, in fact, values the player at around €40 million, a figure deemed very high by Roma.
