Mercato: Rafael Leão only wants Galatasaray if he leaves AC Milan

Rafael Leão has reportedly made his intentions clear to AC Milan regarding his future. According to Sacha Tavolieri, the Portuguese international would only consider joining Galatasaray if he were to leave the Lombard club this summer.

In the past few hours, two offers from other clubs have reportedly been turned down. Leão’s stance appears crystal clear: he will either stay at Milan or move to Galatasaray. The player has apparently informed club management that he does not wish to consider any other destination should a transfer arise.

This firm position comes as Galatasaray continue to push hard to lure the Portuguese forward. The Istanbul club, already very active in the transfer market, is looking to convince AC Milan to part ways with one of their key attacking talents. For Leão, the prospect of a move to Turkey seems to have taken on particular significance.

Since joining Milan in 2019 from Lille, Leão has steadily established himself as one of the Rossoneri’s most important attacking players. His pace, dribbling power, and ability to make a difference in one-on-one situations have made him a cornerstone of the Milan project. He notably played a key role in the Serie A title won by Milan in the 2021-2022 season.

What happens next will now depend on the stance of the Italian club. Even if Leão has chosen Galatasaray as his only possible destination should he depart, Milan still holds the final say on any transfer. This saga could ultimately boil down to a two-way battle: remain a Rossonero or head for Istanbul.

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