In the months before the mercato opening, Rafael Leao has been linked to several clubs, but nothing has been made tangible. However, with the Portuguese winger’s release clause now expired, some clubs may enquire to AC Milan about his true value.
Last night, Leao’s eyewatering €175 million release clause expired, and this now means that clubs have a bit more freedom in negotiations, given there is nothing for Milan to refer to as their price.
Of course, this can be seen as a positive and a negative. In some ways, it gives the Rossoneri a boost because there is no cap on how much they can ask for – they can ask for more than the clause, should they wish to do so.
However, this also means they are unable to point in the direction of the clause when interested parties come to the table, so this is where they must negotiate, and according to Gazzetta dello Sport, there is a reasonable figure.
The golden number
After an underwhelming season at club and international level, Leao’s stock is arguably at the lowest has been in a few years. This is not a question of how good he is, or can be, and is no indication that the club will take a minimal fee, but rather they may not be able to demand a higher fee – which is a good thing, as it means there is still a ‘release’ figure in mind and if a club does not match it, so be it, the winger stays.
This number, according to Gazzetta estimations, is around the €90m mark, an amount similar to that of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and whilst there have been offers in this ballpark, this is an estimation, and the Rossoneri will surely add a premium to this figure, for the player and the brand.
Break records or hold
If a deal were to be agreed at this price range, or higher – because, let’s be real, it won’t be less – it would be a record sale for the Diavolo, but the chances are slim. The winger does not want to move, and Paulo Fonseca has met with the player to discuss his centrality to the project.
Of course, there is a lot of talent elsewhere, who could, eventually, take Leao’s reigns, but it seems the time to do so is not now, given neither party is looking for a split.
I thought that the expiring of the release clause would mean that Leao is absolutely not for sale and we would stop talking about his departure, but now there is that sexy 90M€ that would afford 4-5 players in the Redsh!t range of 20M€ average recruits. That is tempting af
and imagine if 3 of those 20mil players are a hit with us… we can win even more money. Inter and Juve are gonna be crushed as we win with our profits while those suckers will have only few scudetos to show for
No I don’t think do, beacause we win just he they have lowered their level.
This is pretty media speculation B. Calm.
Scaroni even packed his stuff and yet he is still with us.
This coward board is pushing hard on Leao’s exit by using media indirectly lol
“This coward board is pushing hard on Leao’s exit by using media indirectly lol”
And meanwhile they even managed to screw up the Trump shooting too, right? I heard they found a rare dolphin dead on shore somewhere. You do know who killed it? Yep. The coward board and Cardinale was the one in charge!
Ffs 90 mln in current situation on market? If anyone wants to buy him it’s 150 or more. No reason to settle for less.
No one gonna spend more than 90 million on a winger with poor shooting and passing ability
Hold on milan, EPL clubs are on the wayyy… Please milan break the record pleasee, so they can hop in to mercato