By all accounts, Rafael Leao had a difficult 2023/24 season, and AC Milan will be hoping their talisman can return to previous levels in the 2024/25 season under Paulo Fonseca.
When you have a player like Leao in your team, you are at an advantage, because the winger is one of the best in the world. However, last season he fell below the levels he had set in previous seasons, a frustrating thing for the player and the fans.
Even in a ‘poor’ season, though, the winger registered 18 contributions in Serie A – split evenly between goals and assists – and this season, he will be hoping to return to the 20 mark, and reaching 20 goals has been a long-term aim for him and Milan.
Nevertheless, under Fonseca, there is a chance to grow further, and he will be pivotal to any successes that the Rossoneri have under the reigns of his compatriot, and Fonseca has already stated that he will be central to his plans.
After the 25-year-old returned to action for the Diavolo, Fonseca spoke about how important he could be this season in his post-match press conference.
A big season awaits for Leao…
“We are working together, I am very satisfied. It seems to me that Rafa is more inclined to work for the team defensively. I am sure he will be a different player.”