Rafael Leao has already chosen a destination

Apuesta a este partido aquí

UEFA Champions League

1 X 2

Sporting Galatasaray

09/09/26 21:00:00

1.91 3.70 3.70

 PUBLICIDAD

Cuotas validas al publicarse, sujetas a cambios. Regístrese en bet365, ingrese 5€ o más en su cuenta y conseguirá un 100% de su ingreso válido en créditos de apuesta (hasta 100€). Solo para clientes nuevos. Se aplican las condiciones. Las ganancias no incluyen el importe de los créditos de apuesta. Se aplican premios máximos, restricciones de juego, límites de tiempo y condiciones. Es necesario registrarse.

Rafael Leao, a 27-year-old Portuguese winger, has given the green light to his transfer to Galatasaray from Milan in the final hours of the market. The Turkish club has put forward an offer of 45 million euros plus variables, while Aston Villa has re-established contact with the player's entourage.

Rafael Leao changes the scenario between Galatasaray and Aston Villa

Galatasaray had reached an agreement with Milan for 45 million euros plus add-ons, after increasing their initial proposal to meet the economic demands of the Italian club.

The main uncertainty centered around Leao's decision. The player had received a salary proposal from Galatasaray of around 10-12 million euros net per season, while Aston Villa had offered less.

The situation has evolved during this Friday. According to the latest information, Leao is now leaning towards the Turkish club's project, although Aston Villa continues to try to alter the scenario with new contacts.

The change is significant because the English club had been working in recent days to convince the Portuguese player. Unai Emery contacted Leao directly to explain the role he would have in his team, a move that had put Aston Villa in a favorable position.

🚨🟡🔴 Galatasaray are closing in on Rafa Leão deal after getting initial green light from the player to proceed with the move.

Aston Villa in contact over last 12 hours again but Gala are set to move forward and close the agreement with Leão.

€45m plus add-ons to AC Milan. pic.twitter.com/sb2QOZxxXr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2026

Milan awaits the departure of Rafael Leao

Milan has been willing for weeks to consider Leao's departure and initially set the valuation at around 50 million euros plus variables. Galatasaray's offer of 45 million plus add-ons helped bring the clubs closer.

The Portuguese player's contract with Milan extends until 2028, so his departure requires agreement among all three parties. The Italian club also prefers a permanent sale over a loan with an obligation to buy.

In terms of sports, Leao has participated in 29 Serie A matches during the 2025/26 season, with 9 goals and 3 assists. His time at San Siro is nearing its end after seven seasons since arriving from Lille in 2019.

The forward's absence from Milan's squad for the match against Venezia has also reinforced the expectation of an immediate departure. Leao had returned to training but was not included in the lineup for Friday's match.

Aston Villa still tries to change the decision

Aston Villa had proposed a deal of 8 million euros for a loan plus 42 million for an obligatory purchase, reaching a total of 50 million. Milan is reviewing the structure as their priority remains to finalize the transfer within this window.

Villa's interest is also understood due to changes in their attack: Morgan Rogers moved to Chelsea and Ollie Watkins is finalizing his move to Al-Hilal. Emery needs to cover these departures before the market closes.

Currently, Galatasaray holds the advantage they sought after receiving Rafael Leao's initial approval. The next step involves finalizing the last details between the player and the Turkish club and formalizing the agreement with Milan, while Aston Villa continues to try to intervene in the final hours of the market.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rafael Leao ya ha elegido destino