Roma are pursuing Diego Moreira, a 19-year-old left winger from Strasbourg, as a major investment to strengthen their squad ahead of next season's Champions League. The Belgium international, born in Liège on 6 August 2004, has established himself as one of Ligue 1's standout performers this season, making 27 league starts and accumulating 4 goals and 6 assists. Strasbourg have valued him at a minimum of €40 million, a figure reflecting both his significant growth potential and his established international experience, including participation in the 2026 World Cup in North America where Belgium reached the quarter-finals.
Gasperini sees Moreira as the ideal profile to inject pace, unpredictability and physicality into Roma's attack while rejuvenating the wide department and building long-term asset value. At 179 cm and 69 kg, Moreira is a left-footed winger capable of operating effectively across both flanks. His primary strengths are devastating acceleration with the ball and blistering top speed, making him lethal in counter-attacking situations. He excels at dribbling and close-quarters one-on-one play, with experts comparing his technical creativity to Luis Nani's early career form. Beyond his attacking prowess and crossing precision, Moreira demonstrates unexpected defensive commitment, recording defensive actions and won duels well above the European average for his position.
In Gasperini's 3-4-2-1 formation, Moreira could operate as a full-width winger on the left flank—requiring exceptional athleticism and stamina to manage both attacking and defensive responsibilities—or advance into a secondary attacking role behind the centre-forward on the left side. Director of Sport Tony D'Amico faces complex negotiations with Strasbourg, though Moreira's strong desire to test himself in Italian football could facilitate the deal.
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Roma are advancing in their pursuit of Belgian winger Diego Moreira, with the 25-year-old having agreed personal terms on a five-year contract worth approximately €2.5 million annually. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and sporting director Tony D'Amico view Moreira's versatility across both flanks and attacking midfield as crucial to streamlining their transfer targets. However, a financial gap remains with Strasbourg. Roma have offered €30 million plus resale percentage, while Forza Roma reports Strasbourg initially demanded €40 million after reducing from €50 million. Roma News suggests D'Amico is exploring a loan-with-obligation-to-buy structure and evaluating a larger operation involving Chelsea to resolve the impasse. Separately, Crysencio Summerville remains Gasperini's primary attacking target, with Forza Roma reporting Roma has set a Monday-to-Tuesday deadline for his camp to provide final approval following recent formal meetings between clubs.
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“Chi è l'esterno dello Strasburgo che tanto piace alla Roma di Gian Piero Gasperini per giocare insieme a Wesley
Diego Moreira (all’anagrafe Diego Manuel Jadon da Silva Moreira) è un calciatore belga naturalizzato portoghese nato a Liegi il 6 agosto 2004. Cresciuto calcisticamente in contesti…”
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