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‘Surprising…’ Paolo di Canio blown away by £42m star West Ham could’ve had

West Ham United were reportedly sending scouts to France to watch Diego Moreira this time last year. Flash forward to 2026, he is now an…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:00 AM
‘Surprising…’ Paolo di Canio blown away by £42m star West Ham could’ve had
Key Things to Know
  • Paolo Di Canio praised £42 million AC Milan winger Diego Moreira, whom West Ham previously scouted.
  • Moreira starred in AC Milan's 3-1 derby win over Inter, recording two assists and a free-kick goal.
  • AC Milan signed the former Chelsea and Strasbourg attacker in a £42 million permanent transfer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former West Ham United forward Paolo Di Canio has praised AC Milan winger Diego Moreira, a player the London club previously scouted. Di Canio commended Moreira's professionalism, work rate, and boldness following a standout performance under Ruben Amorim in Milan's 3-1 derby victory over Inter, where Moreira provided two assists and scored a free-kick.

West Ham had scouted Moreira during his time at Strasbourg before Milan completed a £42 million permanent transfer. The article highlights Moreira as a missed opportunity for the Hammers, who instead allocated their transfer budget to sign Taty Castellanos, Pablo Felipe, and Adama Traore.

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