Headline: Jorge Mendes Proposes Leao for Dias Swap Between AC Milan and Manchester City
AC Milan is reportedly exploring new solutions regarding Rafael Leao, whose contract runs until 2028. According to Sport Mediaset, no parties seem willing to meet the €50 million valuation, prompting super agent Jorge Mendes to arrange a possible swap deal. The proposal involves Leao moving to Manchester City along with a cash payment in exchange for defender Ruben Dias.
Milan’s management is working diligently to bolster their defense after recently acquiring Mario Gila from Lazio; they are still on the lookout for additional players who fit head coach Ruben Amorim’s tactics. Mendes, who has played a key role in Milan’s transfer strategy this summer—including the signings of Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain and Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg—spent an extensive amount of time at the club’s headquarters, Casa Milan.
Ruben Dias, who turned 29 in May, has also been a target for Real Madrid this summer. He made the move to Manchester City from Benfica in a €71.6 million deal in 2020 and is tied to City until June 2029. The potential swap deal highlights Milan’s effort to address ongoing issues with Leao’s future at the club while enhancing their defensive lineup.
Sport Mediaset claim Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer a swap deal with Rafael Leao plus cash going to Manchester City, in exchange for Ruben Dias to Milan.
It is no secret that the Rossoneri are trying to find a new solution for Leao, whose contract is running down in 2028 and with nobody seemingly willing to pay €50m plus add-ons.
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Ruben Dias of Manchester City brings out the 2020/2021 Premier League trophy during the After Party Celebration to mark the achievements of Manchester City men’s, women’s and academy teams during the 25/26 season at The Co-op Live Arena on May 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Super agent Mendes has been engineering most of their transfer strategy this summer, including the arrival of coach Ruben Amorim, striker Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, and now Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg.
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He spent the entire afternoon in the club headquarters, known as Casa Milan.
According to Sport Mediaset, his next proposal will be to send Leao to Manchester City plus cash in exchange for Portugal international defender Ruben Dias.
Milan have already brought in one defender in the form of Mario Gila from Lazio, but are still seeking more reinforcements at the back who understand Amorim’s football.
Ruben Dias just turned 29 in May and has also been linked with a potential move to Real Madrid this summer.
He joined Manchester City from Benfica in a €71.6m deal back in 2020 and is under contract until June 2029.
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