29.08.2026 08:10
Galatasaray has reached a happy ending in the transfer of Rafael Leao, whom they had been pursuing for a long time. Having reached an agreement with Milan and the Portuguese star, the yellow-reds will pay 45 million euros plus bonuses for the 27-year-old footballer. Leao is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Saturday around 16:00.
Galatasaray is preparing to make one of the biggest moves of the transfer period. The yellow-reds have reached an agreement with Milan and the player for Rafael Leao, whom they have long been trying to add to their squad. The Portuguese star is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Saturday to complete his transfer procedures.
45 MILLION EUROS AND BONUSES
Galatasaray will pay Milan 45 million euros plus bonuses for the transfer of the 27-year-old attacking player. Rafael Leao will sign a 4-year contract with the yellow-reds. The Portuguese footballer will earn a net annual salary of 12 million euros plus bonuses from Galatasaray.
OSIMHEN MADE THE PHONE CALL
It was reported that the team's star striker Victor Osimhen was also influential in Leao's choice of Galatasaray. It was stated that Osimhen called Leao on the phone and talked to the Portuguese star about transferring to the yellow-red club.
ABDULLAH KAVUKCU WENT TO ITALY
Galatasaray Sportif AŞ Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu went to Italy on Friday night to finalize the transfer. After the final procedures between the parties, it was planned for Leao to depart for Istanbul on Saturday.
IN ISTANBUL AT 16.00
Galatasaray's new signing is expected to land in Istanbul around 16.00 on Saturday. After arriving in Istanbul, Leao is expected to undergo medical checks and sign the contract that will tie him to the yellow-red colors.
LEAO ANNOUNCED: I AM LEAVING MILAN TOMORROW
The Portuguese star also gave a signal of his departure after Milan's match against Venezia on Friday night. In his statement after the match, Leao said, "I am leaving Milan tomorrow."
SCORED 10 GOALS LAST SEASON
Rafael Leao recorded a performance of 10 goals and 3 assists in a total of 31 official matches for Milan last season. With the 27-year-old star, whom Galatasaray has reached an agreement with, arriving in Istanbul, the official signatures are expected to be made in the transfer.