Chelsea announced the signing of Diego Moreira from Benfica on Saturday and the winger has been dubbed ‘an animal’ and ‘street footballer’.

Luis Castro, who coached Moreira in the Benfica B team last season, told Maisfutebol: “He has improved a lot. He has this street football style, but it is increasingly productive.

“He is managing to reconcile being entertaining, because he brings spectacle to the game, with better statistics. And he has a very particular characteristic, which is not normal for a player of his talents, which is the defensive component.

“He’s a defensive animal and I don’t see many wingers worldwide with Diego Moreira’s defensive commitment.”