Rafael Leao leaving AC Milan for Galatasaray
Turkish champions Galatasaray will reportedly pay €45 million for the forward, who has spent seven seasons with the Serie A club.
AC Milan's Rafael Leao is set to depart the Italian club after a seven-year stint, with Turkish side Galatasaray expected to sign him. The Portuguese forward, who helped Milan clinch the 2021-22 Serie A championship, admits bidding farewell to his teammates is an emotional ordeal. However, Leao reassured fans that his love for the club remains unwavering.
Despite his impressive tally of 80 goals in 291 appearances for Milan, his future at the club was called into question due to concerns over his commitment and diminishing contributions to the team. Reports suggest Galatasaray will pay a hefty fee of €45 million (US$52 million) to secure his services. Meanwhile, Milan are currently rebuilding under former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, having narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot in the previous season.
The club bolstered their squad by signing Goncalo Ramos, who cost them €74 million from Paris St-Germain, and have begun the new season with a 2-0 victory over Venezia.
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