Sky journalist Manuele Baiocchini has claimed that Noah Okafor deserved more minutes in the AC Milan side this season even though Rafael Leao is ahead
Rafael Leao’s situation in the transfer market in recent seasons has left many people confused, with the once sought-after winger now seeming to have no suitors.
Inter Milan chief Piero Ausilio has revealed how close they came to signing Rafael Leao. Leao signed for AC Milan from Lille in a 30m deal in 2019. Ausilio said in an interview with Fabrizio Biasin: Leao was very close to Inter.
Inter director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that they were close to signing Rafael Leao before he joined AC Milan but refused to go reveal any more on why the move collapsed.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Rafael Leao is unlikely to leave Milan in the summer as no clubs seem willing to match his €175m clause, contributing to a ‘paradox’ at Milanello.
The 3-3 draw against Genoa was certainly not Rafael Leao’s best match for AC Milan and he left the field to some jeers. The Portuguese winger left the field in the 67th minute, when Stefano Pioli preferred to replace him with Noah Okafor.
Carlo Nicolini, who worked with Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk, explained why the Brighton coach can take Rafael Leao to the next level at Milan.
Italian sports papers offered different views on Stefano Pioli but agreed that Christian Pulisic was among the best players for the Rossoneri against Genoa: ‘Others were the problem,’ wrote Gazzetta.
Milan star Rafael Leao sent a cryptic message on social media after receiving boos from Milan fans in a 3-3 draw against Genoa on Sunday and Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo appeared to defend his compatriot.
Rafael Leao was booed by Milan fans when he was substituted in a home Serie A game against Genoa and went straight into the locker room, while ultras left San Siro ten minutes before the final whistle.
Milan need to come to terms with Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez to make sure they stay long-term, while there are fewer doubts about Rafael Leao. He agreed to a contract extension last May.
Rafael Leao is in his fifth season at AC Milan and although there has been speculation about a future elsewhere, it does not seem to be in the plans of the winger.
Manchester United are preparing for the possibility of losing Marcus Rashford in the summer transfer window and they have drawn up a list of replacements which includes AC Milan star Rafael Leao, a report claims.
AC Milan managed to keep a clean sheet against Juventus last night and while it wasn’t a brilliant performance overall, they at least kept the Bianconeri five points behind in the standings.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with agent Jorge Mendes. The Mirror says Ratcliffe has held a strategy meeting with Mendes ahead of the summer market.
Rafael Leao wore the captain’s armband in AC Milan’s 0-0 draw against Juventus last night and as highlighted by a report, it was a disappointing performance.
AC Milan clinched one point in the game against Juventus last night and this maintained the five-point cushion in the league standings. However, it could
After the game between AC Milan and Juventus, which ended 0-0, the Rossoneri CEO Giorgio Furlani spoke to the media. In addition to the future of Rafael
Stefano Pioli starting Rafael Leao as a false-nine in the Milan Derby looked like a Hail Mary by a coach trying to prove he still has some aces up his sleeves in the twilight of his tenure.
AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao says he's determined to silence his critics. Leao has been hammered by pundits in recent weeks. And he said at yesterday's Europa League media conference ahead of facing Roma: "It isn't only important for me.
AC Milan striker Rafael Leao snapped at a reporter last night after defeat to Roma. Milan were beaten 1-0 at home by Roma in the first-leg of their Europa League quarterfinal.
Arsenal have had a strong start to 2024, currently occupying the top spot in the Premier League table and competing in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Former Italy international Cassano doesn’t think AC Milan star Rafael Leao is worth the money being demanded for his signature this summer. The forward has been linked with a move to Manchester United as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford should the club let their academy graduate go after an underwhelming campaign.
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