Diego Moreira and Julio Enciso attracting major transfer interest
Strasbourg players Diego Moreira and Julio Enciso are being courted by AS Roma and Galatasaray respectively, with valuations around €35 million each.
Diego Moreira (à gauche) au côté de Julio Enciso, le 30 avril avec Strasbourg. (J. B. Autissier/L'Équipe)
Strasbourg is set to be a major player in the transfer market once again. Having finished 8th in Ligue 1 and already secured four new signings, the Alsatian club is now bracing for the departure of key talents, including Diego Moreira and Julio Enciso.
Belgian winger Diego Moreira is the subject of intense negotiations with AS Roma. Reports indicate that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants the 21-year-old to bolster his 3-4-2-1 formation. The player has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the Italian side, with a potential deal worth approximately €35 million.
Meanwhile, Paraguayan forward Julio Enciso has caught the eye of Turkish champions Galatasaray. Manager Okan Buruk has publicly confirmed the club's interest in the 22-year-old, viewing him as the long-term successor to Dries Mertens. Enciso is also valued at around €35 million, and his potential arrival would be facilitated by new regulations regarding the recruitment of foreign players under 23.
These potential exits highlight Strasbourg's effective recruitment model, as both players were acquired for significantly lower fees in recent years. With both Roma and Galatasaray set to compete in the Champions League, these moves represent significant steps for the players' careers.