Milan, Rafa Leao says goodbye? Sensational maxi offer but why his farewell would not be a drama
Milan, addio Leao? Arriva la maxi offerta, perché non sarebbe un dramma la sua cessione – Serieanews
Milan is going through a turbulent transition phase, not only on the field but also in the market. With the club currently seventh in Serie A with 34 points, five points behind fourth place, but with one match less than Lazio, the Rossoneri’s path is far from straightforward.
The season has been up and down: the departure under Paulo Fonseca failed to provide that decisive boost, and the arrival of Sergio Conceição at the end of December has not yet produced the stability that was expected. Milan seems to be in a search phase, not only for results, but also for new solutions.
Meanwhile, the Rossoneri management is very active in the market, looking for reinforcements and, at the same time, preparing some disposals. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set his sights on Santiago Gimenez, the young forward from Feyenoord, who seems to be the big target to reinforce the attack.
But it does not end there: Álvaro Morata, who arrived last summer from Atlético Madrid, is now ready to leave the Rossoneri club for Galatasaray. Market rumors do not stop chasing each other, but an unexpected offer has arrived on the club’s desk: that of Al-Nassr, a Saudi club coached by former Stefano Pioli and in which Cristiano Ronaldo plays.
Al-Nassr e l’offerta per Leao: 85 milioni sul piatto
Al-Nassr has put a figure on the plate that has alerted many. The bid for Rafael Leao started with a base of 70 million euros, but quickly reached 85 million.
An attempt, that of the Saudi club, which tried to exploit the connection of Jorge Mendes, who is both Leao’s agent and that of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Conceição, to convince Milan to give up its Portuguese talent. Al-Nassr, looking for offensive reinforcements, had already tried to sign Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton, but without success. Leao, with his speed, technique and ability to cut in, was the perfect profile for the Saudis.
Al-Nassr e l’offerta per Leao: 85 milioni sul piatto (Ansa Foto) – Serieanews
However, Milan’s response was clear and unambiguous: Leao is not to be touched. The Rossoneri club has put up a wall, preventing any negotiations. The decision is not so much related to the absolute value of the player, but to the delicate moment the team is experiencing.
With a championship still to play for, a Champions League qualification to chase and a coach who is trying to imprint his philosophy, giving up Leao now would be too risky. Milan does not want to find itself in trouble, especially without the time it needs to find a replacement who is up to the task.
Addio Leao, dramma o vantaggio?
Despite Rafael Leao’s great talent, his transfer would not represent an absolute drama for Milan. It is true that the Portuguese has often shown flashes of crystalline class, but he has also struggled to maintain a consistency in his performances. His recent outings, in fact, have not been the brightest.
Addio Leao, dramma o vantaggio? (Ansa Foto) – Serieanews
Against Parma, Leao was substituted as early as 45′, a clear sign that his contribution to the game was not up to expectations. A week later, against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, his performance was among the most disappointing, to the point that many considered him one of the worst on the field.
These ups and downs, unfortunately, are nothing new in Leao’s journey at Milan, where the feeling of an often under-utilized or out-of-step talent has become a constant. At a time of uncertainty, with Milan trying to get back on its feet and become competitive again in the league and in Europe, 85 million euros could also represent a figure to be able to “relaunch.”
With this sum, the club could invest in a suitable replacement, perhaps targeting a profile that would offer the continuity that Leao struggles to provide. The strength of the market and the ability of the Rossoneri management to reinvest this amount could allow Milan to remain competitive, without suffering the ultimate blow from the departure of its Portuguese striker.
It would therefore not be a disastrous farewell. If well managed, Milan could also benefit from this disposal, investing in players who, while not having the same explosiveness as Leao, could bring more balance and continuity to the Rossoneri project. For Milan, the important thing will be to make the right decision, keeping in mind that the future is made up of strategic choices, rather than individuals.
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