Matteo Moretto has once again stated his belief that AC Milan would consider selling Rafael Leao if a significant offer came in.
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding Leao after the way he reacted to being taken off during the defeat to Lazio on Sunday night. It didn’t take long for the newspapers to start talking about his renewal being on hold and about a potential sale in the summer window.
Sky reported that Leao and Christian Pulisic – who he was unhappy at for not playing a couple of through balls in the second half – shook hands at Milanello on Tuesday and that the Portuguese even apologised for the way he acted.
Moretto: Leao sale very possible
Matteo Moretto spoke in a video published on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel and he gave his take on the situation, confirming his belief that a sale is not out of the question.
“After what happened in Rome, this tense situation rather than an argument, with Leao, irritated after the substitution, a major controversy has begun to arise regarding the player’s future and what comes after. We want to try to clarify the situation, but also to defuse the situation a bit,” he said.
“Yes, it’s true, Leao wanted to stay on the pitch and play his cards, he wanted to score, he was irritated by what happened. The substitution affected him. Leao also knows that the reaction was negative and wrong. He knows he was wrong, he knows he complained in an almost excessive, exaggerated way.
“But Leao has already apologised to the management, his team-mates and the club. The Leao case has essentially already been resolved. From a behavioural standpoint, it’s true Milan perhaps expected a different attitude, but Leao has acknowledged his mistake, and the two sides are now trying to move forward peacefully together.
“From a contractual standpoint, it’s clear that Leao’s contract expires in 2028, and as we’ve told you several times, the club are trying to renew it. They’re trying to extend it without leading to a salary increase.
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“Leao is already among Milan’s highest-paid players, like Maignan: around €5 million in fixed salary plus €2 million in bonuses. That’s the cap, and Milan do not want to exceed it. But Milan are trying to extend Leao’s contract.
“Let’s say that this type of extension doesn’t rule out the possibility that in the summer, should a significant offer arrive, Milan would evaluate it as they did for Reijnders or other important players.
“If the offer is sufficiently adequate – I won’t say astronomical, but still significant – Milan could consider it. These are the laws of the market, this is Milan’s policy. But not just Milan’s, but also that of many other clubs in Italy.”
We need sell Leao and Pulisic they are not good for team anymore.
who will you buy when you sell both of them?
Sell Leao and put PULISIC at LW and watch the goal production ramp up !! (as well as assists ).
Not to mention the team spirit and work rate. No freeloaders watching everyone else defend.
From an article translated by Google Translate:
“The team’s stats confirm a reality that’s now fairly clear: with Leao on the pitch, Milan becomes a more open, more unbalanced team, more difficult to control for better or worse.
The Rossoneri produce fewer xG (1.70 when he plays, 2.16 when he’s not) without managing to compensate in defense, where the xGA (1.32 when he’s on the pitch, 0.45 when he’s not) and shots conceded figures have increased significantly. “
Leao isn’t in a position of need for any big club. He’d be a luxury signing for depth at best. And even at that rate, I don’t know who pulls the trigger for 60mil… Liverpool? They have Gakpo… PSG? They have Barcola. ManCity stacked. united? Go figure…
From an article translated by Google Translate:
“The team’s stats confirm a reality that’s now fairly clear: with Leao on the pitch, Milan becomes a more open, more unbalanced team, more difficult to control for better or worse.
The Rossoneri produce fewer xG (1.70 when he plays, 2.16 when he’s not) without managing to compensate in defense, where the xGA (1.32 when he’s on the pitch, 0.45 when he’s not) and shots conceded figures have increased significantly. “