Tuttosport: Why tension developed between Leao and Cardinale amid strong demands
AC Milan is facing a stalemate in negotiations to transfer Rafael Leao to Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. The club is maintaining a firm €60m valuation and rejecting loan-based offers, amid personal tensions between Leao and owner Gerry Cardinale.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the growing influence of Turkish clubs in the European transfer market and the internal friction between high-profile players and club ownership.
Rafael Leao is no closer to leaving AC Milan despite talks over a move for Turkey, and Gerry Cardinale is not best pleased.
According to Tuttosport , a ‘stalemate’ has developed regarding Leao’s potential switch to Turkey. Despite the ongoing negotiations – with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray interested – there are certain conditions that Milan have set which have become unshakeable over the past week.
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Following Cardinale’s clear diktat , the directors have stuck to their €60m valuation for Leao. This high asking price – which Hendrik Almstadt has communicated to all parties involved – has also made clear that Leao’s transfer must be permanent.
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