29.08.2026 16:01
Rafael Leao, for whom Galatasaray has started official talks to add to the squad from Milan, has arrived in Istanbul. The Portuguese star, whom the red-yellow club has agreed to sign for 45 million euros plus bonuses, said in his first statement in Istanbul that he spoke with Victor Osimhen before the transfer. Leao, who heaped praise on Galatasaray fans, said, 'Everyone knows how good they are. I will play for them.'
Rafael Leao, for whom Galatasaray has been working for a long time for his transfer, has arrived in Istanbul. The Portuguese star, who left Milan, has set foot in Turkey to complete the transfer procedures.
Abdullah Kavukcu, the yellow-red club's executive, had gone to Italy on Friday night to complete the Leao transfer. After the process was completed, the star footballer was brought to Istanbul.
GALATASARAY HAD NOTIFIED THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PLATFORM (KAP)
Before Leao's arrival in Istanbul, Galatasaray had notified KAP that transfer negotiations had begun. In the statement made by the 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."
45 MILLION EUROS AND BONUSES
Galatasaray will pay Milan 45 million euros plus bonuses for the transfer of the 27-year-old footballer. Rafael Leao will sign a 4-year contract with the yellow-reds. The Portuguese star will earn an annual net salary of 12 million euros plus bonuses.
OSIMHEN STEPPED IN
Victor Osimhen was also influential in Leao's preference for Galatasaray. The Nigerian star called the Portuguese footballer and convinced him to come to Galatasaray.
MEDICAL CHECK-UP AND SIGNATURE ARE NEXT
Rafael Leao, who has arrived in Istanbul, will sign the official contract after passing medical checks. Thus, Galatasaray will complete the Leao transfer after Ugochukwu and Batrakov.