Milan winger Diego Moreira has returned to full training and is now available for the highly anticipated derby against Inter. The young talent recently spoke about his footballing inspirations, naming Cristiano Ronaldo as his favourite player and Eden Hazard as a significant influence.
Moreira’s Idols: Ronaldo and Hazard
Moreira, who joined Milan in a €50m deal last summer, expressed profound admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo. He described the Portuguese superstar as his favourite player by far, calling him the ‘greatest’ and an ‘inspiration’ in football and beyond. Moreira indicated that he aspired to follow Ronaldo’s path, crediting him for making him believe in himself.
The winger also spoke highly of his compatriot, Eden Hazard, describing him as an inspiration. Moreira acknowledged Hazard as a ‘big, talented player’ and one of the best, stating that watching such players grow only drives him to improve daily. He thanked Hazard for his contributions to football, calling him a ‘crazy player’.
Impact at Milan and Derby Readiness
Moreira has made a notable start to his Milan career, scoring three goals and providing one assist in seven appearances across all competitions this season. He initially wanted to wear the No. 7 jersey upon his arrival but now sports the No. 22 for the Rossoneri.
His return to training comes at a crucial time for Milan, as they prepare for one of Europe’s biggest derbies against rivals Inter. Moreira expressed his excitement for the upcoming fixture, highlighting its significance.
The young winger also shared positive sentiments about his Milan teammate, Adrien Rabiot. Moreira noted that Rabiot welcomed him with open arms from day one, and they share a good relationship both on and off the pitch, often discussing life and football.