Galatasaray reported the transfer of Rafael Leao to KAP.

Galatasaray reported the transfer of Rafael Leao to KAP.

29.08.2026 13:50

Galatasaray announced to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that official negotiations have begun for Milan's Portuguese star Rafael Leao, following Ugochukwu and Batrakov. The red-yellows will pay Milan 45 million euros plus bonuses for the 27-year-old footballer and will sign a 4-year contract with Leao. The star footballer, for whose transfer Abdullah Kavukcu went to Italy, is expected to arrive in Istanbul today at around 16:00.

Transfer activity at Galatasaray continues at full speed. Having completed the transfers of Ugochukwu and Batrakov, the yellow-reds have also reached a happy ending in the transfer of Rafael Leao, whom they have been working to add to their squad for a long time. After reaching an agreement with Milan, Galatasaray also shook hands with the Portuguese star and is bringing Leao to Istanbul.

RAFAEL LEAO IN ISTANBUL TODAY

The 27-year-old footballer will come to Istanbul today to undergo medical checks and officially sign the contract that binds him to Galatasaray. With the arrival of the Portuguese star, the final stage of the transfer process will begin.

GALATASARAY'S THIRD CONSECUTIVE MOVE

The yellow-reds added Rafael Leao to their squad after Ugochukwu and Batrakov, continuing their transfer efforts with a significant star. 

STATEMENT FROM GALATASARAY

In the statement made by the yellow-red club, it was stated, "Official negotiations have been initiated with the player and his club AC Milan SPA regarding the transfer of professional footballer Rafael Alexandre Da Conceição Leão."

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