Galatasaray announces signing of Rafael Leão from AC Milan

Turkish club Galatasaray has officially announced the signing of Rafael Leão from AC Milan, concluding a long-pursued transfer. The club confirmed the agreement with both the player and the Italian Serie A side through a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).

Leão, a Portuguese international, began his career in the youth system of Sporting CP before moving to Lille in 2018 for €20 million. His performances in France led to a transfer to AC Milan in the 2019-20 season for €49.5 million.

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Galatasaray has reached an agreement with the player and his club AC Milan regarding the transfer of professional footballer Rafael Alexandre Da Conceição Leão.

Expressing his delight at the move, Leão stated, "I am very happy. I am going to a club that does very good things. They were also successful in the Champions League last season. They aim to add more quality to a squad with strong players."

Galatasaray's acquisition of Leão is seen as a significant boost to their squad, particularly as they aim to strengthen their position in European competitions, having recently achieved success in the Champions League.

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I am very happy. I am going to a club that does very good things. They were also successful in the Champions League last season. They aim to add more quality to a squad with strong players.