Things are looking encouraging for Milan as they look to tie down Rafael Leao to a new contract this summer.
The 23-year-old Portuguese forward’s current deal expires with the Rossoneri in 2024, so they need to secure his future with a new contract this year if they want to avoid a sticky situation next summer.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan and Leao are on the same page regarding a contract renewal and talks are ongoing to find the right deal. The talks will undoubtedly be long and there’s a lot to consider, like the almost €20m compensation owed to Sporting Lisbon.
The Rossoneri are hoping to tie him down until 2027, offering him a five-year deal with a new release clause, reflective of his importance to the club.
The Portuguese forward was one of the stars in the Milan squad as they broke their decade-long Scudetto drought. He scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists in 34 Serie A appearances.