AC Milan have begun discussions over the extension of Rafael Leao’s contract, with a couple of key issues to consider.
It has been a strange season for Leao so far, given that he has played in a different role compared to his initial time at the club, operating more as a centre-forward. He has had some physical issues and isn’t at 100% currently, but still has eight goals in all competitions.
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Reward from Milan
According to Calciomercato.com, the Milan medical staff are managing Leao carefully to prevent him from developing something more serious, but he continues to play because Milan need him right now.
His centrality to the plans is why Milan have decided to reward Leao with a contract renewal, with his deal currently set to expire in 2028. The directors see Leao as a ‘veteran’ who has demonstrated his dedication to the club through his actions and is therefore deserving of a reward.
Leao’s present deal is worth €7m net per year including bonuses, making him the highest-paid player in the squad. Leao’s contract also includes a release clause for anyone who wants to bring him into their ranks, but it is set at €175m, payable across three instalments.
Milan’s plan is clear: secure the squad’s core assets for a solid present and an ambitious future. Alexis Saelemaekers led the way, having renewed his contract until 2031, and Mike Maignan will be the next to extend.
Negotiations between Leao’s side and Milan will continue in the coming weeks, with two key points to explore. The first is his salary – already at the maximum limit imposed by the management – and the second is the clause. Leao, for his part, expressed a willingness to stay for more years yet.
It’s time to sell Leao and invest in a striker like Oshimen. Leao has not improved since he was MVP when we won the scudetto. He also doesn’t fit into a 352 formation and it’s useless trying to convert him into a striker. It’s not working.
We are holding on to a depreciating asset. Leao must be sold this summer.
I wouldn’t want to be ungrateful for everything he has done for the club so far, but I think the club’s management should think carefully about what is best for the future of Milan at this point as far as he is concerned! I think he reached the peak of his career a few years ago and his influence on the game has been decreasing over time. Not to mention how well he fits with Allegri’s tactics. If there were suitable offers for him this summer (and there won’t be) I would think again!
THE MANAGEMENT WOULD BE USELESS FOR KEEPING RAFAEL LEAO WHO IS SO, AIMLESS, USELESS AND DOESN’T KNOW WHAT HE’S PLAYING FOR, THE BOY IS LAZY AND PLAYS LIKE 70 YEAR OLD MAN. I WISH HE’S SOLD NOW NOW.
Not sure why they are working on Leao’s contract when they should focus on Pulisic’ first…
Hopefully Olumighty doesn’t see these comments…
It’s time to move on from Leao
Reading comments here, sometimes I can only scratch my head and just wonder, shrug and move on.
Indeed bro