Milan has reportedly made its decision: it will let Leao leave in the summer. All the details on the possible market operation that will shake up the Rossoneri
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Milan has reportedly made a decision that has fans trembling: Leao could leave in the summer along with another big name. The news shakes the Rossoneri world, with the risk of a summer market that could change everything. With nine days left in the league and a Coppa Italia semifinal still to be played, the Diavolo is at a crossroads: hit a Champions League spot or win a trophy to save the season.
But if things go wrong, the economic impact could push management to drastic choices. Fans, with their hearts in their hands, are wondering: will this really be the end of an era? Milan must play smart to avoid losing ground. The possible sale of an absolute top player is a possibility that is being discussed but seriously considered.
Milan, niente Champions? L’impatto economico di un’esclusione
Milan and the Champions League is a pairing that in recent years has brought not only prestige but also heavy money into the Rossoneri’s coffers. For four consecutive seasons, the Diavolo has participated in Europe’s most important competition, which guarantees a minimum of 45-50 million euros just for participation, not counting extra prizes and box office receipts.
But with nine days left to play and a Coppa Italia semifinal in sight, the risk of staying out of the Europe that matters is high, and that could have serious consequences.
An exclusion from the Champions League would mean a severe economic blow: going down to the Europa League or, worse, the Conference League, or even remaining without international cups, would drastically reduce revenues. Milan, which for the past two financial years has ended the year in the black and expects to break even on June 30, with a net worth close to 200 million, could absorb a year without Europe without too much drama.
But, as they say, prevention is better than cure, and the Rossoneri management is already thinking about how to balance the books. The solution? An excellent divestment. Leao’s very one.
Rafael Leao, ipotesi cessione: un rapporto incrinato con i tifosi
The name chosen is that of Rafael Leao, and his transfer is a topic that keeps Rossoneri fans with bated breath. The Portuguese striker, who is linked to Milan by a contract until 2028, is having an up-and-down season, not only on the field but also in his relationship with the fans.
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It all started on the second day, in the away match in Parma: after serving the assist for Pulisic’s goal, Leao silenced a Milan fan in the guest sector with an eloquent gesture, bringing his finger to his mouth. In the post-match he tried to justify himself on social media, but from that moment something broke, as evidenced by the buzz in the San Siro at his every mistake and, on some occasions, even the booing.
Leao has grown so much in Milan, becoming not only a world-class soccer player but also a man and a father, as he himself told DAZN in an interview. Yet, his relationship with the square seems to have soured. Faced with a tempting offer, would he be willing to give up the Champions League stage? And would AC Milan, after an uninspiring season, do anything to keep him? The feeling is that, if things do not improve, the summer could bring a farewell that would break the hearts of Rossoneri fans.
Leao ai saluti, il possibile sostituto
Rafael Leao’s replacement at AC Milan may not be a tactical clone of him. If the choice will fall on a pure outside player – such as Chiesa, Orsolini or an international profile – it would be a role-on-role change, keeping the same offensive system. But everything will depend on the next coach and the module adopted.
In the event of a switch to 3-5-2, for example, Milan could opt for a different striker: no longer a winger, but a second striker capable of tying up play and attacking space, such as Raspadori or a Lautaro Martinez-like profile. In this scenario, more than replacing Leao, the entire offensive set-up would be changed. The right name, then, will be the synthesis of technical vision, economic availability and tactical philosophy of the new Rossoneri course.
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