Bayer Leverkusen signs Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira for up to €33.6m

Published Jul 27, 05:00 PM UTC

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Afonso Moreira, a 21-year-old Portuguese winger, has transferred from Olympique Lyonnais to Bayer Leverkusen for a fee up to €33.6 million after just one season at Lyon. Moreira joined Lyon from Sporting CP for €2 million and impressed with 8 goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances, stepping up when Malick Fofana was injured. Lyon made a significant profit of €27 million on the sale. Moreira has already made an impact in pre-season, scoring in his first friendly match. He praised the club's environment for young players, citing Kai Havertz and Florian Wirtz as examples, and expressed confidence in working with coach Carles Martínez Novell. The article includes quotes from Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca, who acknowledged the necessity of the sale, and from Moreira himself about his playing style and ambitions.

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Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWestern

Original headline: Bayer Leverkusen : la recrue Afonso Moreira fait déjà sensation

Original language: FR

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