Rafael Leao and Milan have already made the decision on the Portuguese’s future regardless of the arrival of the new Rossoneri sporting director
Leao, snobbato il nuovo direttore sportivo: già presa la decisione sul futuro al Milan (LaPresse) – SerieANews.com
The ball is rolling fast, and Rafael Leao has no intention of stopping. With AC Milan busy on several fronts, between the chase in Serie A and the Coppa Italia dream, the Portuguese is sending clear signals: he wants to be the beating heart of this team, today and tomorrow.
His performance in Udine, with a goal and an assist, was not just an evening of glory, but a message carved into the Bluenergy Stadium turf: Rafa is here to stay. And as the Diavolo play a slice of the season against Atalanta and in the Coppa Italia derby, Leao dreams of shining again in the spotlight of San Siro, where his talent deserves to explode.
Rafael Leao in campo: tra alti, bassi e una crescita da leader
This year has not been an easy journey for Leao. The 2024-25 season brought new challenges, with first Fonseca and then Conceição questioning his centrality. An unprecedented situation for someone who, under Pioli’s guidance, was used to being the lighthouse of Milan.
People close to Rafa tell of a young man who, while not liking the less-than-stellar role, has been able to turn it into an opportunity. He has grown, mentally and technically, finding a way to make his mark even starting from the bench: three goals and three assists in ten entries in a game in progress speak for themselves.
With Conceição’s new 3-4-3, Leao seems to have found his smile again. Less defensive duties, more freedom to invent, a formula that fits him like a glove. In Udine, not surprisingly, he dragged his teammates along, with Reijnders and Fofana celebrating by imitating his surfer-like exultation. An anecdote that says a lot, Rafa is not just a player, but an inspiring leader. And now, with Atalanta and the Coppa Italia derby on the horizon, he wants to raise the bar again, for himself and for an AC Milan that dreams of Europe.
Il futuro del Milan: Leao resta, ma chi guiderà i rossoneri?
And this is where the decision on the future, clearly announced by Gazzetta dello Sport, comes in. Rafael Leao and Milan have already chosen to continue together, regardless of who will be the next sporting director or coach. This is heartwarming news for the fans and confirms the deep bond between the Portuguese and the Rossoneri colors.
Il futuro del Milan: Leao resta, ma chi guiderà i rossoneri? (LaPresse) – SerieANews.com
To talk about Leao is to talk about the Milan that is to come. His future is Rossoneri, and that is a definite point. But the club is in turmoil: ad Furlani is about to meet Igli Tare, the favorite for the role of sporting director. Tare, with his experience at Lazio, could be the right choice, although Furlani does not rule out other names. And then there is the bench, Massimiliano Allegri’s name circulating insistently, especially because Tare and many fans like him. Six championships in his trophy cabinet cannot be forgotten, and his knowledge of Milanello is a plus.
Leao, however, is not distracted. The market sirens? There have been, of course. Barcelona has been courting him for years, but the 175 million clause is an insurmountable wall. Saudi Arabia tried to tempt him, but Rafa said no without a second thought. Milan is his home, he even repeats it on social media.
He wants to take back the role of undisputed starter, to prove that this season’s bench is just a memory. And the best way to do that is to keep scoring, creating, surfing after every goal. Maybe right at the San Siro, where fans are waiting to explode with joy.
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