His renewal might be one step away, but Rafael Leao has revealed that his dream is to play in the Premier League one day in the future.
Leao was interviewed by ‘Gaffer’ – a magazine specialising in fashion and music – and the Portuguese winger spoke about his great passion for rap, his album, his background and also his future.
When asked where he would like to play in the future, Leao gave a rather concrete answer by stating that he has a move to England on his mind one day as he has stated before, with his comments relayed by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Premier League. I think every player wants to play in the Premier League because it’s a very competitive league. It has engaging football, great teams and a worldwide audience. Serie A is currently very well positioned in the football world but I would definitely have to say the Premier League in the future,” he said.
Growing up did you always want to become a professional footballer? Which players did you idolise and try to replicate within your game?
“100%, Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo. They’re players that I followed and tried to copy when I was growing up. I learned how to do the things I do today, dribbling… by watching Youtube videos of them. They’re both big idols of mine and I’d love to have a career similar to theirs.”
What does the future look like for both Rafael Leao and Way45, what can we expect to see in the future both on and off the pitch?
“Football-wise, my goal is to win the Champions League and a Ballon d’Or. As an artist, I personally don’t think about it too much, I go with the flow. As an individual, I think about making my label one of the biggest household names in the music world.”
The San Siro is a special stadium, what did it feel like walking out in the Milan colours for the first time?
“I felt an immense amount of pride and also a great sense of responsibility. I also felt nervous because the Milan jersey weighs a lot. It’s a club with a lot of history that has won several titles, seven Champions Leagues!
“So when I had the opportunity to come here I didn’t think twice. The first few days and months were exciting times because I never thought I’d get to wear this jersey. It’s an honour to be representing it to this day.”
How did it feel winning the Scudetto and playing such an integral part of the campaign?
“Very happy. It was something that our team had been looking forward to for a while. It was the result of a lot of effort and work, It was historic! It was a very special moment for me personally because it was the first title that I won with Milan and it’s a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my career and life.”
You’ve now played and scored at a World Cup, a lifelong dream for so many, what was it like playing on the World’s biggest stage at Qatar?
“I can only describe it as an incredible experience. Representing my country is always something special, especially in a competition like the World Cup. It was an amazing experience that I enjoyed to the fullest. I was very proud to be able to represent my country in that competition and hope that I can help us achieve something special in the future.”
We saw the Off-White x AC Milan collab, if you could choose any brand to release an exclusive drop with, who would it be and what sorts of things would you design?
“Louis Vuitton… But I don’t know what I’d design. That’s a good question. As long as I could collaborate with them, it would be great.”
Even if he renews I give him one more season with us, two tops. Oh well, but at least we’ll get a good transfer fee.
He has renewed already
He has renewed already look at Fabrizio romano post
If we don’t back him with some quality signings, then he’ll definitely be gone at the end of next season and who can blame him..
He has already renewed man
Leao did a smart move. He will upgrade his play more, and will be ready for best clubs in the world. Milan must approve him transfer because he respected the club. It will be strange to see Milan without Leao. We can remember his first play, and his best plays couple years later…
He has renewed already
no UCL no Leao 😉
It is his choice go to EPL club in future. Atleast AC Milan get transfer fee not free transfer anymore. He have long contract till 2028