Rafael Leao admits he is ‘happy’ to hear Real Madrid are interested, but he is ‘keeping my feet firmly on the ground’ and wants to be a reference point for Milan.
The left-sided winger turns 23 next month and was considered by many to be a key figure in the Scudetto success, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 34 Serie A appearances.
That includes a hat-trick of assists in the decisive 3-0 victory away to Sassuolo on the last day of the season.
The Portugal international is under contract until June 2024 with a €150m release clause and has reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid.
“I am at Milan, I have another two years left on my contract and I feel at home there. I am happy to hear Milan say I am untouchable,” Leao told A Bola newspaper.
“The rumours about Real Madrid interest make me happy, but I am keeping my feet firmly on the ground. I am proud to work with such experienced players.”
Milan director Paolo Maldini described Leao as ‘a rough diamond’ and the player himself admits it has been a slow process getting that potential to really come out.
“I left Sporting very young in 2018 and went to Lille. People might not realise it, but Ligue 1 is a strong league too and I evolved from there.
“The first two years didn’t go the way I wanted at Milan, but now I am more mature and feel more confident in myself. I want to be a reference point for my club and national side. I hope to do great things in future.”