{
  "id": 4191897,
  "title": "Rafael Leao leaving AC Milan for Galatasaray",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/rafael-leao-leaving-ac-milan-for-galatasaray",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T12:16:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/29/rafael-leao-leaving-ac-milan-for-galatasaray"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AC Milan forward Rafael Leao announced his departure from the Serie A club after seven seasons. The Portuguese player expressed his sadness at leaving the team he was such a significant part of for over two years. In a statement to reporters, Leao said, \"It's a tough moment saying goodbye to my teammates after seven years. My love for the club will never leave me, and I'll always follow them.\" Despite scoring 80 goals in 291 games for Milan and being a crucial player in their 2021-22 Serie A title win, concerns over his commitment and diminishing output were issues that loomed over his final season. Galatasaray is expected to sign Leao, with reports indicating they will pay a fee of €45 million (US$52 million). Milan, currently in the process of rebuilding under former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, missed out on Champions League qualification last season. They bolstered their squad by signing Goncalo Ramos from Paris St-Germain for €74 million and have started the new campaign with two wins.",
  "summary": "Turkish champions Galatasaray will reportedly pay €45 million for the forward, who has spent seven seasons with the Serie A club.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rafael Leao leaving AC Milan for Galatasaray",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/rafael-leao-leaving-ac-milan-for-galatasaray-4195409",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:16:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}