27.08.2026 18:30
Milan's Portuguese footballer Rafael Leao chose Aston Villa because he wants to play in the Premier League, despite Galatasaray's persuasion efforts.
A striking piece of news has emerged regarding Rafael Leao, who wears the AC Milan jersey and is on Galatasaray's transfer agenda.
HE PREFERRED ASTON VILLA
According to a report in the Portuguese press, Record, the 27-year-old footballer preferred Aston Villa. Aston Villa submitted a loan offer of 8 million euros to AC Milan for Rafael Leao. It was stated that this offer includes a mandatory purchase clause and that the total cost of Rafael Leao's transfer to the English club would approach 50 million euros. It was also noted that the English club's offer to Rafael Leao is 6.5 million euros per year, and this figure could be increased further.
"GALATASARAY PUT EVERYTHING ON THE TABLE"
In the news in Record, the following statements were included: "Galatasaray has put everything on the table to transfer Leao; they offered 45 million euros to Milan and 12 million euros per season to the Portuguese player. However, the offer made by Aston Villa last night convinced Leao."
ROMANO'S "LET'S WAIT" COMMENT ON LEAO
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano said, "There is no definitive situation regarding Rafael Leao yet. Some people are telling the player to go to Aston Villa, and some are telling him to go to Galatasaray. We will see what choice Rafael Leao will make. Let's stay tuned."