AC Milan's RedBird had offered a lucrative contract extension to their star left-winger, Rafael Leao, worth over 6 million euros per year until the summer of 2027. It seemed like a deal that the Portuguese might have accepted, but talks hit a snag and were publicly acknowledged by the club's technical director, Paolo Maldini. While Gerry Cardinale, is not directly involved in Leao's contract negotiations, the club still values the young player as a crucial part of their technical assets.
However, if Leao doesn't sign a new contract soon, it appears that he may leave AC Milan in the coming summer. The club will need to monetize the sale as much as possible, given that they will only have one year left on his contract in the summer of 2023. The English market is calling, and a part of the player's entourage is already working to bring offers from overseas to the attention of the Milan board, writes La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Leao's departure would be a loss for AC Milan, as the left-winger has shown flashes of his potential this season with six goals in 20 appearances across all competitions. It remains to be seen whether the club and Leao's representatives can reach an agreement, but the situation is certainly one to watch as the summer approaches.
