Rafael Leao expresses his desire to transfer amid interest from Liverpool and Chelsea
Chelsea and Manchester United are interested Rafael Leao stole the show as AC Milan defeated Serie A rivals Napoli on Tuesday night to advance to the Champions League semifinals.
Rafael Leao, the MVP of the Champions League, has already stated that he wants to stay at AC Milan despite reports that Premier League clubs are interested in him due to his outstanding achievements.
The Serie A MVP for 2021–2022, who set up his team's first goal against Napoli with a wild dribble from within his own half, was in dazzling form on Tuesday night as his team advanced to the Champions League's last four.
Leao solidified his position among the top wingers in Europe by winning the Serie A championship the previous season. This season, he has drawn attention once more in the Champions League after putting up outstanding displays that have piqued Chelsea's interest.
The 23-year-old winger, who scored two goals at the World Cup and contributed two more, is also reportedly being "monitored" by Liverpool. and contributed two more, is also reportedly being "monitored" by Liverpool. up for Portugal. The former Sporting and Lille forward has already stated a desire to stay in Milan, so it's possible that none of the Premier League clubs will be able to complete what would be an outstanding transfer coup.
Leao revealed his current attitude on a prospective transfer after his team's semi-final victory, telling Sky Sport Italia: "I want to stay here at Milan, yes — but there are some things to resolve."We're in talks, but my contract is still in effect for another year. AC Milan makes me feel at home. I'm overjoyed to be here. We're in the semi-finals now, it's been a terrific season, and I want to keep supporting the team.
Against Napoli, Rafael Leao won player of the game.
A transfer to Stamford Bridge would seem unlikely given that Chelsea spent a significant amount of money to get fellow left winger Mikhailo Mudryk in January.
Although the Ukrainian has had a difficult time adjusting to life at Stamford Bridge, he will probably be given more time to adjust, and the absence of Champions League games would discourage players like Leao from considering a move.
Liverpool is currently in a similar situation, having an uphill battle to earn a spot in the premier club competition of Europe for the upcoming season.
Another major Premier League team might be interested in you as a result, but Manchester United is more likely to prioritize a goal scorer in the summer. Manchester City has previously been connected with the player twice, in 2018 and 2022, but it is unclear whether their interest in him will resurface
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