Rafael Leao has responded to an Instagram post which suggested that he’s on the verge of moving to Turkey, simply stating that he’s preparing for his pre-season and nothing else.
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Leao’s willingness to leave Milan this summer and test his wings elsewhere has been confirmed numerous times, mostly by the player himself. However, since his dream of playing in the Premier League is slowly fading, other destinations have been talked about lately.
The hottest option seems to be Turkey, with Fenerbahce and Galatasaray both keeping a close eye on the situation. The former club even had to publish a statement, denying the rumours, but it seems the the possiblity remains.
Leao responds on Instagram
Speaking of denying the rumours, Leao did the same on Instagram last night. DAZN Portugal published a graphic with the Milan No.10 and the Fenerbahce crest, stating that “Leao is about to sign in Turkey”.
The forward responded with a correction: “My pre-season is about to begin*”. Rather than boarding a flight to Turkey, he will board a flight to Australia, where he will meet his Milan teammates on Wednesday ahead of the friendly against Inter.
Of course, an exit still seems to be the likely outcome for Leao this summer, but for now Milan need to treat him as their player to maintain his value.