An agreement over the renewal of Rafael Leao seemed to be getting closer but instead things have slowed down due to one key issue, a report claims.
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La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) report this morning that the release clause is the latest obstacle in talks over extending Leao’s current deal which expires in June 2024. The winger would like to lower from the current €150m to €80m but the Milan management are against the idea and instead would have considered the possibility of eliminating the clause altogether and relying on the price of the market.
The paper even speaks of a ‘rupture’ between Leao and Milan because the directors are tired of these continuous hurdles, given they would like to close this affair as soon as possible. Paolo Maldini spoke to Leao personally to try and influence things but the meeting did not have the desired effect.
The result is the silence of the last few days which has complicated even more a soap opera which seems to be endless. Milan’s on-field fortunes are not helping, neither is the fine owed to Sporting CP.
Without a renewal in the coming months, in the summer the Rossoneri will have to seriously evaluate the possibility of selling the former Lille man to avoid losing him in 2024 for nothing, and Premier League teams remain at the window.
