AC Milan have gotten the first good news of the summer today, as Rafael Leao and Massimiliano Allegri have already aligned on the future.
Whenever Allegri’s name was linked to Milan, Leao’s name often followed. Understandable, yes, but a sign nonetheless. The situation has always been clear. The Italian coach wants a Rossoneri built around a star, the Portuguese one to be exact.
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After the frustrations of last season, there is a belief that a return to a different level can be reached, and Allegri has laid the foundations for his return already.
Leao and Allegri: the marriage
As Gazzetta dello Sport writes, the forward is already fired up, engaging in training sessions already and has refused the chance to have ‘extra’ holiday. The reason why? Simple, because he wants to get back to work.
A summer which can be defining still. In fact, it probably was always going to be. Bayern Munich chased his trail for a while, as did Barcelona. It could have been the summer of saying goodbye, but instead, it has turned into solidity.
When he got the job, Allegri made sure to start contacting the winger immediately, informing him of his plans for centrality. Largely due to the belief that he can help Leao reach the level that he has always shown to be able to, but rarely has.
Maturity and the next step
Last season was difficult for everyone. However, Leao faced challenges, perhaps, more than we have seen for him with the Diavolo. From the bench to controversies, there was a constant stream of frustration about his situation.
Nevertheless, he displayed signs of maturing throughout, and with a coach who can manage ‘champions’, this should only be furthered. Whilst Igli Tare’s arrival should also provide somewhat of a platform and middle ground.
Rafa will return to Milanello ‘from the start’, seeking to learn from Allegri straight away. After all, the best Leao is the best for everyone.
I hope Leao won’t disappoint Allegri the way he disappointed Fonseca and Conceicao. Those coaches also praised him when appointed
Want to say “I’ll believe it when I see it”, but also hope his attitude and effort on the pitch improves significantly if he does end up staying because otherwise we will remain one dimensional in attack with little end product.
Tf Messi – Theo wtf
Leao – Chuky wtftf
Good news. If he’s actually willing to work extra hours then there might be hope for him.
THIS YEAR WILL BE RAFAEL LEAO WORST YEAR, HE WILL CONTINUE TO DISAPPEAR AND DISAPOINT MANAGER’S, LEAO DOESN’T COMPETE FOR ANYTHING NOR THE BALLON DE OR, NOR THE TOP SCORER, NOR THE BEST PLAYER NOR NOTHING. I WISH THEY BRING BACK FONSECA.
Fonseca coaches in France now, switch teams. You’re not missing out.
Fonseca is suspended for 9 months I think so I don’t think any club would hire him any time soon. 😀 😀 😀 😀
Use 3-4-3 and switch to 3-5-2 on defend, so that leao will be 2 ST in front ready for counters and less defensive work
Not very convinced with Leao, but who knows next season he will back to his best form again.
Lets see Leao’s perform in next season, if still like before, sell him.
Leao in a down year scored a goal or assist on average every other game. Which if you remove PK goals is virtually the same as Vini jr. So maybe all the Leao haters are being hyperbolic, again.
The starting point to get something qualitative out of Leao: relief him of defensive duties, he’s lazy enough not to defend and explosive enough to cut and run through any godamn defense in Italy.
The team gotta defend for him.
The rest is a psychological issue which I think will be boosted with the absence of Theo.
If he feels the confidence of the coach and motivated enough to be consistent in his performances, then we are definitely winning the league.
He’s that good.