A match at San Siro against Cagliari could be Rafael Leao’s final appearance for AC Milan, with the season finale in 2025-26 also described as a possible last game. Relations between the player, the club, and fans have deteriorated after poor performances, including jeers that affected him. Leao is expected to start after missing a game versus Genoa due to suspension, but his inclusion depends on training at Milanello. His €175m release clause is unlikely to be paid in full, and his market value has dropped, putting contract renewal talks on hold. Milan previously contacted his entourage about extending his deal, but progress stalled due to inconsistency and uncertainty about Champions League and club structure. Rumors suggest a sale price of €50-60m, with Milan unlikely to negotiate below that to avoid capital loss.
"Sunday's game against Cagliari at San Siro could really bring an end to Rafael Leao's time with AC Milan, a report claims. Calciomercato.com confirm that the final game of 2025-26 could also be Leao's last match in a Milan shirt. Over the past few months things seem to have soured between the player, the club and even the fans, with poor performances met by jeers which clearly affected him."
"Having missed the game against Genoa due to suspension, Leao is expected to start the match against the Sardinian side but it is not a guarantee at the moment. Everything will depend on the training sessions at Milanello during the week, with Christopher Nkunku having hit a bit of form."
"As a reminder, Leao has a €175m release clause in his deal. It's clear that no team in the world would pay the entire clause: his value didn't even come close to that figure during the glories of the 2021-22 Scudetto. His recent performances have undoubtedly lowered his market value, so he could now be sold for a much lower price. These performances on the pitch have inevitably put any potential contract renewal talks on hold."
"Milan had already made initial contact with the Portuguese player's entourage last fall to establish the basis for an extension of his existing agreement. The salary could have gone from €7m including bonuses to €7m fixed, with the term extended to 2030 or 2031. Since then, due to his inconsistency on the pitch and the uncertainties surrounding the Champions League and next year's club structure, contacts have stalled."
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