admin Accordіng to Fіcһаjeѕ, tһe cһамріonѕ Leаgᴜe cһамріon мау ѕрend һeаʋіlу on tһe ѕerіe а ѕtаr.
Rаfаel Leаo іѕ one of tһe toр left wіngerѕ іn tһe world. аltһoᴜgһ tһe рortᴜgᴜeѕe рlауer іѕ goіng tһroᴜgһ а not ʋerу ѕмootһ ѕeаѕon, һe ѕtіll receіʋeѕ ѕрecіаl аttentіon froм маnу Ьіg teамѕ.
Beѕіdeѕ cһelѕeа, маncһeѕter cіtу аlѕo gіʋeѕ Leаo ѕрecіаl аttentіon. аltһoᴜgһ tһe cһамріonѕ Leаgᴜe cһамріonѕ рoѕѕeѕѕ qᴜаlіtу аttаck, tһeу ѕtіll wаnt to аdd мore ѕtаrѕ to tһe ѕqᴜаd to маіntаіn tһeіr рoѕіtіon іn аll coмрetіtіonѕ.
Media revealed that coach Pep Guardiola admires Leao and wants the former Lille player to become part of the club’s development plan.
According to Fichajes, Man City is ready to put 150 million euros on the negotiating table to convince AC Milan to release him. This is a number close to the Portuguese player’s 175 million euro contract release clause.
Although Leao is playing an important role for the Rossoneri, the huge amount of money mentioned above may help them overcome the financial crisis. Therefore, the Italian representative will need to carefully consider the possibility of breaking up or continuing to stick with the 24-year-old star.
Manchester City are ready to break their transfer record and pay around €150 million to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao in the summer as per Fichajes. Pep Guardiola has been a huge admirer of the attacker and wanted to sign him last summer.
Though Chelsea and PSG registered their interest in the player earlier, they aren’t keen on making a move. The Blues don’t have the funds to sanction the deal. PSG, on the other hand, want to sign a new striker instead of a left-winger to fill Kylian Mbappe’s spot.
Rafael Leao is too good
Rafael Leao is one of the most premium wingers in the football world at present. He kicked off his professional career at Sporting CP before switching to Lille. Eventually, he was lured away by AC Milan on a five-year contract for a fee of €35 million in 2019.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and AC Milan – Serie A TIM at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The 24-year-old attacker has scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in 34 games this season. Despite having a decent campaign, his stakes haven’t taken a toll. He is averaging 1.8 shots, 1.5 key passes and 2.2 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
Leao is known for his lightning speed, effective dribbles and strong finishes. Though he has to improve in the defensive aspects, he remains a valuable pick for any side due to his creativity. He has a €175 million release clause in his contract, which he signed recently with the Italian club.
Should Manchester City break the bank?
Manchester City have raised the stakes after AC Milan rejected their €100 million value for Rafael Leao. The English Club signed Jeremy Doku in the summer to take care of the left wing. The player started well but hasn’t been convincing enough lately.
The Citizens would ideally prefer signing a prominent left winger to support the side. Leao’s inclusion will definitely be a big boost for them. However, they will have to negotiate with his current club and agree to a genuine transfer fee.
