Rafael Leão Departs Milan for Galatasaray, Sends Farewell Message

Portuguese winger Rafael Leão is set to embark on a new journey, concluding his seven-year tenure with AC Milan to join Turkish giants Galatasaray. The transfer, reportedly worth up to 50 million euros including add-ons, marks a significant move for both the player and the clubs involved.

Leão, 27, has agreed to a four-year contract with Galatasaray, which will see him earn approximately 12 million euros annually. This acquisition significantly strengthens Galatasaray's squad as they prepare for upcoming competitions, including their Champions League campaign.

The player is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Saturday, August 29, to finalize the transfer. Leão shared a poignant farewell message, acknowledging the difficulty of leaving Milan after so many years. He expressed deep gratitude for the support and development he received during his time with the Rossoneri, emphasizing what it means to represent such a prestigious club.

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It's a difficult moment. I said goodbye to my teammates after seven years together. The club always supported me, helped me grow, and made me understand what it means to be at a high level, representing a great club like Milan.

"It's a difficult moment. I said goodbye to my teammates after seven years together," Leão wrote. "The club always supported me, helped me grow, and made me understand what it means to be at a high level, representing a great club like Milan."

He conveyed a wish to have bid farewell differently, perhaps on the field one last time for the fans who supported him, especially during challenging periods. Leão affirmed that his love for Milan will endure, stating, "It's not a love that ended, because the love I have for Milan will never end. I will follow it from afar."

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It's not a love that ended, because the love I have for Milan will never end. I will follow it from afar.