Why Rafael Leão could stay at Milan this summer
Rafael Leão may remain at AC Milan this summer despite previous expectations of a departure. New manager Ruben Amorim reportedly sees a role for the player in his tactical setup, though interest from Premier League clubs remains a potential factor.
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For months now, it has been assumed that Rafael Leão will leave Milan this summer. Once the poster boy at San Siro, the Portuguese has become an outcast at the club.
However, despite receiving a fair few offers, the 27-year-old is still at Milan, and now it is possible he may stick around yet.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport , new Milan boss Ruben Amorim does not deem his compatriot surplus to requirements and could find a room him in his 3-4-2-1 setup.
The most prominent offers for Leão have arrived from the Saudi Pro League, where he doesn't intend to move to right now, and from the Turkish Süper Lig through Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, who are willing to offer him as much as €12 million per season including bonuses. He currently earns €7 million annually at Milan.
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