Gerry Cardinale met with members of the press in Milan and indicated that Rafael Leao’s time at the club is over. Rumors suggest that even offers starting around €40 million could trigger a sale, but such evaluations should involve the CEO, sporting director, and head coach, making leaks risky. Leao learned about the situation and finished the season as Milan’s top league scorer with nine goals, despite playing out of position. He has two years remaining on his contract and would consider leaving for a significant offer from the Premier League or La Liga, while not considering Turkey or Saudi Arabia. Exploratory discussions with Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe representatives occurred, but nothing progressed. His name has also appeared in presidential campaign promises.
"Rumours have stated that even modest offers (starting at €40m) might be enough to open the door to a Leao sale. Given that such evaluations should be made with a CEO, sporting director and head coach, leaking this position is risky. It's 'like saying a house is faulty when you have to sell it'."
"It's natural that what emerged reached the player, who nevertheless finished the season as Milan's top scorer in the league with nine goals, playing out of position all year. It's humanly understandable that he wasn't happy about it, especially since now an important chapter opens regarding the summer ahead for Leao, currently focused on the World Cup with Portugal."
"Leao still has two years left on his contract and the player would consider leaving if a significant offer were to arrive from the Premier League or La Liga, but for now he's not open to destinations like Turkey and Saudi Arabia. For what Cardinale revealed in his 'off the record' statements to materialise, two things are essential: a certain type of offer must be made to the player, and that club must be able to satisfy Milan's demands for his transfer fee. Without both conditions being met, Leao will stay."
"Regarding talk of Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe's interest, MilanNews confirm there have been exploratory discussions with those representing Leao, but nothing more. Furthermore, it seems his name has been used as part of the campaign promises of some of the presidential candidates."
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