Rafael Leão Offensive

AC Milan has received an offer of 40 million euros for the Portuguese winger

Mario Roldán Martínez | 29 Jul 2026 | 14.30
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Rafael Leao is open to leaving Milan / AC Milan
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Rafael Leao, a 27-year-old Portuguese winger, remains at the center of Fenerbahçe's transfer market. The Turks are still negotiating with Milan to try to finalize his signing this summer, although economic differences between the parties are still preventing an agreement. The Italian club is demanding €50 million plus variables, while the Turkish entity is working on a deal close to €40 million, either through a loan with a mandatory purchase option or a permanent transfer.

The player has also set his conditions. According to information from Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Rafael Leao is requesting a salary of €10 million per season, in addition to performance-related bonuses, a figure that is part of the ongoing discussions between all parties.

Rafael Leao and Milan at odds with Fenerbahçe

The main gap between the clubs lies in the valuation of the Portuguese international. Milan, with Rafael Leao's contract running until 2028, is not currently lowering its asking price and maintains a valuation of €50 million plus incentives.

On the other hand, Fenerbahçe considers this amount excessive and is trying to structure an operation that reduces the initial outlay. The option of a loan with an obligation to buy is one of the alternatives being considered by the Turkish side to bridge the gap without assuming the full amount from the outset.

Discussions are ongoing, and in recent days, representatives of the Istanbul club have traveled to Italy to meet with both Milan's sporting management and the player's entourage.

Rafael Leao has not shown everything expected of him / Getty Images

Barcelona's Role in Rafael Leao's Future

The name of Rafael Leao had also surfaced in relation to Barcelona in recent transfer windows, although the Blaugrana club has not made an offer and is not currently involved in negotiations with Milan. The lack of action on the part of the Catalan side has shifted the spotlight of the operation to Fenerbahçe.

Months ago, the Portuguese international prioritized the possibility of continuing his career in one of the major European leagues, but the absence of firm proposals has opened the door to other scenarios. In this context, the sporting project of Fenerbahçe has gained traction in recent weeks.

Negotiations Enter a Decisive Phase

The upcoming meetings will be crucial in determining whether the economic differences can be narrowed. Milan maintains its stance on the transfer price, while Fenerbahçe seeks to finalize the deal without exceeding €40 million and adjusting the payment structure.

The future of Rafael Leao will depend on this negotiating margin. If the parties can come to terms on the transfer cost and the player's contract, the Portuguese international could be the focal point of one of the most significant operations in this final stretch of the market, while Barcelona remains on the sidelines of negotiations led by Fenerbahçe and Milan.

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