AC Milan’s squad overhaul is ongoing, and further player departures are possible after a disappointing match against Cagliari. Gerry Cardinale was impressed by the commitment of Modric, Pulisic, Pavlovic, and Saelemaekers, while believing other players did not contribute enough. Rafael Leao is central to Milan’s financial plans because he can generate €40–50 million, even if that is below earlier expectations. Galatasaray is showing strong interest, offering €10 million net per season, while Leao currently earns €5.5 million net plus bonuses. Luka Modric’s future is uncertain after the defeat, and Adrien Rabiot’s situation depends on Massimiliano Allegri.
"Cardinale was surprised players' approach during the tragic Sunday evening against Cagliari. He appreciated the commitment of Modric, Pulisic, Pavlovic and Saelemaekers, but believes many others did not pull their weight. So, more exits could come."
"Rafael Leao is crucial in this context because no one can change Milan's accounts like him. Leao can bring in €40-50m, which won't be the €80-100m expected a couple of summers ago, but it's a useful figure."
"There's been a lot of talk in Turkey about Fenerbahçe's admiration for Leao, as they'll be electing their new president on the weekend of July 6-7. Of the two Istanbul teams, Galatasaray is ahead and is ready to offer a salary of €10m net per season. Leao, who earns €5.5m net plus bonuses at Milan, can't remain indifferent to that."
"Modric would certainly have stayed with the Champions League: he's happy in the city, he has a daughter who plays for the Rossoneri, and he's found the love of the fans. The defeat against Cagliari, however, shocked him, and now Luka is thinking. His first idea is to stay anyway, but he'll think about it for a while longer."
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