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Ruben Amorim comments on Rafael Leao amid Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray links

Ruben Amorim comments on Rafael Leao amid Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray links

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim stated that Rafael Leao is fortunate to be at a club like Milan and should be happy there.
  • Amorim expressed satisfaction with his current squad and clear ideas for transfers, acknowledging that not all desired moves may be possible.
  • Leao, who scored 10 goals and provided 3 assists in 31 appearances last season, is reportedly of interest to Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.

AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim addressed speculation linking Rafael Leao to Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, asserting that the player is content at Milan.

Rafael Leao is lucky to be at a club like Milan, so he should be happy. I feel he is happy and motivated.

— Ruben AmorimAC Milan coach Ruben Amorim on speculation linking Rafael Leao to other clubs.

"Rafael Leao is lucky to be at a club like Milan, so he should be happy," Amorim stated during a press conference ahead of the team's match against Inter. "I feel he is happy and motivated."

Amorim also commented on the team's transfer strategy, expressing contentment with the current squad and a clear vision for potential acquisitions. "I am very satisfied with the squad I have. We are building our own playing identity. We also have clear ideas about what we want to do in terms of transfers. Sometimes it's possible to achieve it, sometimes it's not," he said. He added that he doesn't know what will happen until the transfer window closes but feels the group is truly united.

I am very satisfied with the squad I have. We are building our own playing identity. We also have clear ideas about what we want to do in terms of transfers. Sometimes it's possible to achieve it, sometimes it's not.

— Ruben AmorimAC Milan coach Ruben Amorim on his squad and transfer strategy.

Last season, Leao featured in 31 matches for Milan, contributing 10 goals and 3 assists.

I don't know what will happen until the transfer window closes but I feel this group is truly united.

— Ruben AmorimAC Milan coach Ruben Amorim on the team's unity amidst transfer speculation.
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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.