A new idea has emerged in the talks over Rafael Leao’s renewal, namely a short-term deal to buy the AC Milan management a bit more time.
According to what was reported by Manuele Baiocchini on Sky (via MilanNews), Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are thinking of an alternative solution for the renewal of Leao as talks continue with his entourage.
The idea would be to offer the player a short-term renewal – for example a deal until 2025 – in order to postpone the more pressing problem of a long-term contract extension.
This would serve in gaining time to resolve some important issues, such as that of the fine to be paid to Sporting CP, and it would also mean that the player does not have to leave the club in the summer.
If Milan were forced into a sale this summer it would potentially be against the wishes of both parties as the player seems to want to stay while the club would get a lower price than his real value due to the imminent deadline.
