After impressing in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is set to continue his career in Turkey. The former AC Milan winger has signed with Galatasaray for a transfer fee reported to be €38 million, as confirmed by the Istanbul club’s announcement. AC Milan is believed to have secured a 20% sell-on clause in the deal.
Although there had been expectations of Leão moving to the Premier League, particularly to Aston Villa, he ultimately chose Galatasaray, swayed by the club’s competitive sporting and financial propositions.
Leão, who was voted Serie A’s best player in 2022, joins an increasing number of high-profile athletes making the move to the Süper Lig this year. Other notable players who have made similar transfers include N’Golo Kanté, Romelu Lukaku, Mohamed Salah, Leandro Trossard, and Dušan Vlahović.
As he departs from AC Milan, Leão leaves behind a mixed legacy characterized by his dynamic play and likable personality, yet marked by moments of inconsistency.
The Rossoneri paid tribute to their former MVP via a post on X.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
After making a strong impression in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is leaving Europe’s top five leagues to move to Turkey.
The now former AC Milan winger has signed for Galatasaray for a transfer fee estimated at €38 million, according to the Istanbul club’s statement. The Rossoneri are also said to have secured a 20% sell-on clause.
Long expected to join the Premier League, particularly Aston Villa, Leão was ultimately won over by Galatasaray’s sporting and financial arguments.
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Voted Serie A’s best player in 2022, the Portuguese dribbling specialist joins the growing list of stars who have chosen to move to the Süper Lig this year, including N’Golo Kanté, Romelu Lukaku, Mohamed Salah, Leandro Trossard, and Dušan Vlahović.
Leão leaves AC Milan behind with a mixed legacy: that of a dynamic and likeable forward, but one too often plagued by inconsistency.
The Rossoneri paid tribute to their former MVP on X.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
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