Bayer Leverkusen signs Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira from Olympique Lyon. The 21-year-old Moreira signs a contract until 2031. The transfer will not exceed 30 million euros, according to BILD information. Moreira is the second signing for new coach Carles Martínez. The Portuguese was the standout player in the Ligue 1 last season. Lyon had signed him in 2025 for two million euros from the second team of Sporting Lisbon. Now Lyon has to sell the fan favorite directly - a requirement of the league's financial supervision. Moreira is a right-footed player who dribbles with his speed on the left wing. He can maintain the same speed over 90 minutes, which is very important in modern football. Moreira has played for all Portuguese youth teams since the U17. He was trained in the famous Sporting Academy in Lisbon. With the Sporting professionals, he trained regularly, but only made six appearances. Three as a left winger, three in the left midfield. Including his debut in the Champions League on February 19, 2025, in the 0-0 draw in the round of 16 in Dortmund. Moreira talks about it with shining eyes: That was the icing on the cake, since I was a kid, I've been dreaming of this moment. In Lyon, Paulo Fonseca was not only his coach but also his mentor. He helped me change my decisions on the pitch, especially in attacking situations, says Moreira. Through his brother and father, Afonso started playing football: I'm still the same boy from my small town in Portugal. My family would never allow me to change - and I don't want to either. Bayer Leverkusen can look forward to a new player who will thrill the fans with his speed and technique. Moreira will quickly integrate into the team and prove his skills. The future looks very promising for Bayer Leverkusen and Afonso Moreira.