Transferred to AC Milan in 2019 from Lille, Rafael Leao wasted no time in getting everyone to agree in Lombardy. Indeed, the Portuguese striker immediately integrated into the Milanese team while proving to be one of the best players playing in his position on the Old Continent. Author of an accomplished 2022-23 exercise on a personal level (40 matches, 16 goals, 11 assists TCC), the 23-year-old player has logically drawn attention to his performances. Announced in the sights of Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese finally extended his contract until 2028 with the Italian team last June.
When signing his new lease with the Rossoneri, the Portuguese praised the human and footballing qualities of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, believing that the Swedish giant had allowed him to take a new step in his career. But has the student managed to surpass the master? On this question, the native of Malmö has a clear opinion. “Which Zlatan or Leao is better? It was me who created Leao»he soberly replied during an interview with the Gazzetta dello Sport.
