AC Milan ahead Rafael Leao has lengthy been on Barcelona’s radar, and up to date reviews from SPORT point out that he can be thrilled to put on the well-known Blaugrana shirt subsequent season.
Leao’s identify has been a constant point out at Barça, with the Portuguese winger gaining admiration for his tempo, talent, and flexibility on the left flank.
Barcelona see him as a participant with the potential to make a major distinction, and President Joan Laporta holds a selected fondness for him.
Laporta desires of signing a serious expertise when the revamped Camp Nou is prepared, and securing Leao could possibly be the daring assertion the membership is on the lookout for.
Milan able to half methods
Though Leao has been a goal for a while, he has by no means fairly been on the high of Barcelona’s switch listing. Nevertheless, this might change within the coming summer season, with the membership’s monetary state of affairs anticipated to enhance.
Rafael Leao can be delighted to play for Barcelona. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
The Portuguese not too long ago prolonged his contract with Milan till 2028, with a hefty launch clause of €175 million.
Clearly, Barcelona wouldn’t contemplate paying such an quantity, however Milan may be keen to barter for a payment nearer to €80-90 million, which is much extra lifelike.
At this second, Barcelona doesn’t have the monetary capability to fulfill that worth, however they’re assured that their monetary truthful play state of affairs might be higher subsequent 12 months, enabling them to make a transfer for the participant.
Leao, on his half, has been calm in regards to the rumours and centered on his present state of affairs at Milan. Nevertheless, latest tensions with Milan’s coach, Paulo Fonseca, have led to hypothesis that Leao may be open to a brand new problem, which has solely heightened Barcelona’s curiosity.
Moreover, the function of Jorge Mendes, Leao’s agent, can also be essential. Mendes has a powerful relationship with Barcelona, and this connection might play a major half if the membership decides to pursue Leao subsequent summer season.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.