AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has said that he had a ‘positive’ meeting with Paolo Maldini before the World Cup and will be discussing a new contract as soon as he returns from Qatar.
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Leao spoke to reporters after the Portugal victory over Uruguay, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, and explained that he has been having discussions with the club about his future and those talks will continue on his return from Qatar.
The forward is out of contract with Milan in the summer of 2024 and considering his immense talent and the interest in him, Milan are very keen to secure his long-term future.
If they are unable to do so, they will likely attempt to sell him in the summer to ensure that a big transfer fee can be received.
Leao said that talks will resume when he gets back from the World Cup: “Milan and the contract? I am happy, and proud, now I have to stay focused on the World Cup, then with Milan I will talk as soon as I arrive.”
He also explained that he spoke to sporting director Maldini before leaving: “Do I feel like signing the contract? Already before arriving in the national team we had a meeting with Maldini, it was positive, so when I arrive in Milan we will talk.”