Diego Moreira starred for AC Milan in the derby against Inter at San Siro, providing two assists and scoring from a free-kick. He wore No 22, a number he chose in honour of Kakà.
Three decisive actions in the derby
AC Milan's first goal against Inter came from Moreira's assist, with Pulisic heading the ball in. Moreira then took a short corner to Rabiot, who scored with a lob. Moreira also scored from a free-kick against Inter.
What Moreira said about the free-kick
Before the free-kick, Modric had the ball and Moreira asked if he could take it. Diego admitted: "I was confident. It was my first free-kick goal in a match. I’d done it in training, but never in a game. Pulisic also gave me the confidence to take it."
Kakà watching on at San Siro
Kakà was watching as Moreira played in the derby. GOAL reported that Moreira's free-kick brought more than 70,000 at San Siro to their feet.
Fee details of the permanent move
GOAL reported that Gasperini had expressly asked for Moreira's signing at Roma, and that the Friedkin family pursued Moreira throughout June but never offered Strasbourg more than €35 million. Moreira's permanent move to AC Milan was already known. GOAL reported that AC Milan agreed a base fee of just over €51 million for Moreira, stated as €51,282,051 to be precise. GOAL reported that bonuses could increase the fee if AC Milan and Moreira meet the relevant targets this season.
GOAL reported that AC Milan must pay Strasbourg a further €2,051,282 if Moreira records at least 10 goals and assists combined in a single season, whether this one or a future one, and that the bonus applies only once. GOAL reported that Strasbourg will receive a further €1,025,641 if Moreira starts at least 15 times in a season and plays at least 45 minutes on each occasion.
