According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Rafael Leao, who has asked Milan to pay part of the fee he owes to Sporting CP.

Leao’s contract at San Siro runs out in June 2024 and Paolo Maldini has begun negotiations with the striker’s representative Jorge Mendes.

“We already started talking a long time ago with Rafa, Bennacer and Kalulu. I always believe that what the player wants counts for a lot in these situations,” The Rossoneri director said last week.

According to the report, Leao is willing to stay at Milan but has requested a €7m-a-year salary and expects the Rossoneri to join Lille paying part of the money he owes to Sporting CP.

The Portugal star was ordered to pay circa €19m to his former club after terminating his contract unilaterally in 2018. Leao joined Lille on a free transfer and then Milan for €30m in 2019.

The Serie A giants can put a new €6.5m-a-year on the table, so the gap between offer and demand is not exactly an issue. However, it remains to be seen if the Rossoneri are open to paying part of Leao’s fine.

Chelsea had made a move to sign the 23-year-old in the summer, but Milan rejected offers from Stamford Bridge, insisting that Leao would only leave for his €150m clause.

The Blues are still unwilling to offer as much but would be ready to finalise a deal for €120m. According to Gazzetta, Manchester City are also ‘monitoring the dossier’ although Milan will do everything they can to extend Leao’s stay at San Siro.

6 thought on “Rafael Leao makes double request to Milan as Man City join Chelsea in race for Portugal star”
  1. Please sell him for that price , you can find two or three good players instead. But keep ben naser he is exceptional a few player you can find like him

  2. Leao pls come to the “BLUE” Side of Manchester where you meet your fellow Portugese players, some of the “BEST” players you can find around and arguably the “BEST” Coach in the world. You’ll “NEVER” Regret you did.

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