Chelsea have expressed an interest in signing Rafael Leao from AC Milan this summer but the Rossoneri’s stance is very clear, a report claims.
According to Corriere della Sera (via PianetaMilan), the Blues are back in the market for a quality young winger having missed out on Raphinha, who chose Barcelona. However, what filters from Milan is a denial that Chelsea have expressed a concrete interest in Leao or that they have even enquired.
Moreover, Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara have made it clear that their intention is to continue with the Portuguese international, even if renewal talks with agent Jorge Mendes are proceeding clowly.
Leao currently earns €1.5m net per season on a deal running until 30 June 2024 and Mendes considers the contractual proposal of €4m per year proposed by Milan to be insufficient. He wants at least €6m for his client, especially given the nearly €20m fine due to Sporting CP.
Milan are not intimidated by Chelsea though, and they have made it clear that any club who wants Leao will have to pay the €150m release clause valid in his contract until 2024.
