Until then, Rafael Leão’s transfer window looked like a dreary plain. Despite his status and his CV, the 27-year-old winger could not find anyone to convince for the rest of his career. Something to surprise all the same. AC Milan hoped to earn between €60 and €70 million from its sale, depending on the player’s performance at the World Cup (starting on just one occasion, he had 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 games). The biggest clubs have still been announced for him.
FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Tottenham and several Saudi teams all took information without ever going further. The player and his club have faced the reality of things. There aren’t many people to bring him, whose contract with the Rossoneri ends in 2028, other than training in Türkiye. The Milanese intended to use his transfer to renew their squad and start a new cycle.
A huge offer from Fenerbahçe
According to information from La Gazzetta dello Sportit is towards Turkey that we must look. In the absence of a major European club, Rafael Leão will undoubtedly have to settle for that, and more. He must still be rather careful about the offer from Fenerbahçe, which offers him a huge salary of €8 million per year, accompanied by various juicy bonuses. He would receive €1.5 million after 20 matches played, an additional €1.5 million if he scores 15 goals, and another €1 million in the event of a victory in the league.
Obviously, there is something to be seduced by, especially for a 5-year contract. We will also have to come to an agreement with AC Milan. It shouldn’t be a problem. According to the daily with its pink pages, the Istanbul club is ready to offer €50 million for this transfer. After Greenwood (€40 million), Muriqi (€18 million) and Aké (€9 million), Fener’s spending madness is clearly not over. The Lombards will be able to go on the attack, and in particular bring in the very young Konstantinos Karetsas (18 years old) whom Genk is ready to let go for €40 million.
