Milan President Paolo Scaroni has caused shockwaves with his comments about the future of Rafael Leao. ‘If they offer us 150 million, I’ll wrap him up in a package myself.’
Scaroni was overheard by Agenzia Dire while speaking to fans outside a ceremony at the Quirinale in Rome.
“Leao? If they offer us €150m, I’ll wrap him up in a package myself. I am after all very venal person,” joked the President.
“The priority right now is finding a centre-forward.”
Sources close to Milan quickly rushed to deny Scaroni had said those words.
Rafael Leao contract clause with Milan
The Portugal international only recently signed a new contract to June 2028 and it is reported there is a release clause worth €175m in the deal, which is valid only for a 10-day window in the summer.
That is from July 5 to July 15, which was meant to provide Milan with guarantees and note the value of the player to their project.
Therefore, these comments that even €150m would be more than acceptable become rather embarrassing for the club and their star man.
Paris Saint-Germain are known to be seeking a replacement for Kylian Mbappé and Rafael Leao would be among the ideal candidates.
Another is also from Serie A, as they have set their sights on Napoli winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Only stupid clubs will pay that kinda money for one of the most overrated players in the history of mankind. So sad seeing & knowing my beloved Milan are full of mediocres.
Scaroni always speaks before thinking properly. Like confirming Pioli right before the europa league ties vs Roma etc. Singing his praises despite being miles off top spot, being knocked out of europe and conceded 6 vs slavia Praha and Rennes.
@davide.
If Coutinho was worth 135 million, then Leao is worth every bit of 150m. Barcelona even paid 135m for dembele. Leao has literally been the difference between milan being in top 4 and Milan languishing lower down the table. on the contrary, he is surrounded by mediocre players who bring him down.
@albert he looks “superior” because he’s surrounded by mediocres. He’s the best mediocre among Milan players.
directly involved in 84 milan goals over the past 3 seasons….! very ‘mediocre’ 😂
Correction. 86* over the past 3 seasons. That’s over 28 g/a per season. We are literally a champ league club because of him.