Rafael Leão leaves AC Milan for Galatasaray

Portuguese star Rafael Leão has made his choice, opting to leave AC Milan for Turkish club Galatasaray after intense negotiations. The decision came after discussions involving both Galatasaray and Aston Villa, with Leão ultimately favoring a move to Turkey.

AC Milan had already reached an agreement for the player's transfer, with the club set to receive approximately 45 million euros. Leão, who wore the number 10 jersey for Milan, had offers from both Aston Villa and Galatasaray to consider.

Sources indicate that Leão's decision was influenced by a more lucrative contract offer from Galatasaray, reportedly worth 12 million euros per season. This figure surpassed Aston Villa's offer of 7.5 million euros per year, which proved insufficient to secure his signature.

This move marks the end of Leão's tenure at AC Milan, where he had become a key player. His departure signals a significant shift for the Italian club as they look to navigate the transfer market following this high-profile exit.