Rafael Leao is the star that AC Milan will rely on in attack against Napoli. Pioli hopes that he can find his usual top form which could bring a goal or an assist in favour of the Rossoneri in their quest to secure qualification to the much-coveted semi-final spot in the Champions League competition. The focus right now is on the field. However, the renewal is still on the agenda of the club, obviously.
According to what is reported by those at Il Corriere della Sera in this morning's print edition, the deal could be closed between the two parties at 7 million euros net per season, that is more than four times the current 1.5 million euros net yearly salary the player earns.
The key to unlock the deal should be the contract duration. It could be until 2025 or 2026 in order to avoid an anxious countdown for both the player and Milan. In this sense, however, the Champions League is decisive: the 50 million euros from qualifying for the next edition of the Champions League as well as the 20 million euros that would come from passing to the semi-finals of this one serve AC Milan to sit down at the negotiating table with more strength. To retain a star, or rather two, a large stage is essential. That's why tomorrow's night is also worth a piece of the future for the Rossoneri and Rafael Leao.
