The wind has been blowing around Rafael Leao this season. The club’s big star has been booed by his own supporters in several games. When the Portuguese publicly announced his desire to leave the club in May, it caused strong reactions among the club management. Now, former “untouchable” Leao is mentally ready for exit, but the question is whether his own favorite clubs are willing to bet on him.
“I’m proud to have made history at AC Milan, but I want a new chapter. I feel ready to play in a different league. I’ve done my best for Milan, but it’s time to try a new challenge,” Rafael Leao told Portuguese sports TV.
This is the player with an astronomical buyout clause of €175 million, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport , AC Milan have signalled they are opening the door to bids of €50 million.
According to the Italian newspaper, Leao was once again offered to Arsenal in recent weeks, but although the Gunners are looking for a new left winger, negotiations with the 26-year-old’s camp have not progressed so far.
In a previous interview on the Cernucci podcast, Leao said that he has always admired Manchester United because of his “idol”, Cristiano Ronaldo, although Arsenal have also piqued his interest in recent years.
Leao is waiting for Arsenal and Manchester United, but according to the Italian media, the only offer the Portuguese has received so far is from Galatasaray.
According to the report, Gala has offered Leao an annual salary of €10 million, but the Portuguese winger is not convinced to move to Turkey and will continue to wait for offers from other clubs, especially in the Premier League.
The question is whether the offer will come.
