According to Milannews, AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has expressed his displeasure with owner Gerry Cardinale’s recent public statements regarding his potential summer exit. These comments have reportedly left the Portuguese winger reluctant to consider transfer opportunities from clubs in Turkey or the Saudi Pro League.
Milannews reports that Leao was disappointed to learn of Cardinale’s remarks, which were made to some members of the Italian press during a meeting in Milan. The club owner allegedly admitted during an “off the record” discussion that Leao is no longer part of AC Milan’s long-term project.
Despite this news, Leao is currently focused on the upcoming World Cup. Following the tournament, he intends to evaluate his future. It is worth noting that Red Bird’s Senior Advisor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is one of the few remaining figures after a significant club reshuffling that saw the departure of coach Massimiliano Allegri and directors Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, and Geoffrey Moncada.
Leao has two years remaining on his contract with AC Milan. Reports from both Gazzetta and Milannews indicate that he has attracted interest from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. While Gazzetta suggests Galatasaray is prepared to offer a €10 million annual salary, Milannews claims Leao is currently unwilling to entertain offers from leagues outside the top five European leagues, particularly expressing a preference for the English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga.
English Translation
According to Milannews, AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is reportedly upset with owner Gerry Cardinale’s recent admission that he could leave the club in the summer. This has led the Portuguese winger to be currently unwilling to consider offers from Turkey or the Saudi Pro League.
Milannews states that Leao was dissatisfied with Cardinale’s comments made to members of the Italian press during a meeting in Milan. The report suggests that Cardinale, in “off the record” remarks, revealed that Leao is no longer considered part of the Rossoneri’s future plans.
Leao was reportedly disappointed by the club owner’s stance. However, the Portuguese international is presently focused on the World Cup and will make decisions about his future afterwards. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a Senior Advisor for Red Bird, is the only prominent figure remaining after a significant club overhaul that saw the departures of coach Massimiliano Allegri and directors Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, and Geoffrey Moncada.
Leao has two years remaining on his contract at San Siro. Both Gazzetta and Milannews report that the 26-year-old has garnered interest from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Gazzetta claims Galatasaray is ready to offer a contract worth €10 million per year. However, Milannews suggests that Leao is currently disinclined to consider offers from leagues outside of Europe’s top five, with a particular interest in the English Premier League and Spain’s La Liga.
