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Fenerbahçe Reportedly Preparing Second Offer for Rafael Leao Amid Transfer Speculation
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Fenerbahçe Reportedly Preparing Second Offer for Rafael Leao Amid Transfer Speculation

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fenerbahçe is reportedly preparing a second official offer for AC Milan player Rafael Leao.
  • The Turkish club's initial offer was reportedly 40 million Euros plus bonuses, while Milan seeks at least 60 million Euros.
  • Leao, a 27-year-old left winger, has a market value of 50 million Euros and a contract with Milan until June 2028.

Fenerbahçe is reportedly gearing up to submit a second official offer for AC Milan's Portuguese star Rafael Leao, intensifying the transfer battle with Galatasaray. Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that the Turkish club is determined to secure the player during the summer transfer window.

Negotiations are ongoing as both Fenerbahçe and Milan work towards an agreement. The Turkish club's first offer was said to be around 40 million Euros, plus bonuses. However, Milan is holding out for a minimum of 60 million Euros for the 27-year-old winger. Leao's annual salary expectations are also reported to be over 10 million Euros.

Leao, who plays as a left winger, has a current market value of 50 million Euros according to Transfermarkt. His contract with AC Milan is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Last season, he appeared in 31 matches for the Italian club, scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.