Chelsea agree deal to signal Benfica winger Diego Moreira on free switch

Chelsea have finalised a deal for signing Benfica winger Diego Moreira this summer season, in line with reviews in Portugal.

The 18-year-old’s contract with the Portuguese membership ends on the finish of the season and he has elected to not renew his deal.

In response to File, Chelsea have now moved in and have secured an settlement to signal Moreira after his contract with Benfica expires.

The report means that Chelsea have overwhelmed opposition from Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.

Moreira made his senior debut for Benfica final 12 months however has but to earn a first-team look this season and has been a daily for the membership’s B squad.

At worldwide degree, Moreira was born in Belgium however has represented Portugal Underneath-16s and Underneath-18s.

The 18-year-old will face a tricky activity of entering into Chelsea’s first-team squad this summer season, given the amount of attacking gamers already at Stamford Bridge.

In the meantime, Mauricio Pochettino is favored to grow to be Chelsea’s subsequent everlasting supervisor after Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the operating this week.

The 35-year-old, who was sacked by Bayern Munich final month, has held talks with Chelsea’s hierarchy however is now taking a look at different prospects, together with the potential of becoming a member of Tottenham.