Key facts
- Bayer Leverkusen signed Portuguese youth international Afonso Moreira from Lyon.
- The transfer fee is approximately 30 million euros, with potential bonuses bringing the total to 38.5 million euros.
- Moreira, a 21-year-old winger, scored eight goals and assisted 11 more in 37 appearances for Lyon last season.
- He signed a contract with Leverkusen that runs through June 2031.
Bayer Leverkusen has officially announced the signing of Portuguese youth international Afonso Moreira from French club Lyon for approximately 30 million euros, with the deal potentially reaching up to 38.5 million euros including bonuses. The 21-year-old winger signed a contract with the Bundesliga club through June 2031.
Moreira joined Lyon from Sporting last year for 2 million euros. Last season, he made 37 appearances across all competitions for Lyon, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists. Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes described Moreira as a fast, agile, and skillful attacker with excellent finishing ability and vision, stating his pace and intense style of play are a perfect fit for the team.
Moreira expressed his pride and happiness to wear the Bayer Leverkusen jersey, noting that the club felt like an excellent fit for his sporting ambitions from the first conversation.