Diego Moreira celebrating with Ismael Doukoure (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Chelsea are reportedly in a favourable position with regards to Diego Moreira as he attracts transfer interest from Borussia Dortmund.
The talented 21-year-old, who is currently on the books at Strasbourg, was previously a Chelsea player and they have a “very favourable” buy-back clause for him, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Moreira has impressed during his time in Ligue 1 and is said to be planning a move for this summer, with Dortmund showing an interest in snapping him up.
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See below for details as Plettenberg adds that Moreira could move for around €40m, though Chelsea could hold the advantage here due to their clause…
???? EXCL | Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs to have Diego #Moreira on their shortlist for the summer.
The 21 y/o, currently under contract at Strasbourg until 2029, is planning a move in the upcoming window, with a potential fee in the region of €30–40 million. #BVB… pic.twitter.com/tFgmFEhj7M
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 6, 2026
“Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs to have Diego #Moreira on their shortlist for the summer,” Plettenberg posted on X.
“The 21 y/o, currently under contract at Strasbourg until 2029, is planning a move in the upcoming window, with a potential fee in the region of €30–40 million.
“Moreira is highly versatile and can operate in almost any role on the left flank. Chelsea are believed to hold a very favourable buy-back option.”
Who is Diego Moreira and will he return to Chelsea?
Moreira is a 21-year-old wide-player capable of filling in as a full-back, wing-back, or winger, and he’s having a fine season with Strasbourg.
The youngster has three goals and four assists in Ligue 1 so far, and he’s also increasingly been involved with the senior Belgian…
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