Fenerbahce Pursuing Rafael Leao with €60m Offer and Lucrative Salary
Rafael Leao is facing an uncertain future at AC Milan as Fenerbahce intensifies their efforts to sign the Portuguese forward. The Turkish club is preparing a substantial salary offer, hoping to sway the 27-year-old into joining them despite interest from England and Spain not yet materializing.
Fenerbahce Advances Transfer Talks
The pursuit of Leao by Fenerbahce has stepped up recently. According to Corriere dello Sport, Milan aims to generate between €50 million and €60 million from selling the winger. The Turkish team plans to meet with Leao’s representatives in Milan soon, though no official bid has been presented to the Rossoneri yet.
AC Milan considers Leao’s exit crucial to funding new signings after bringing in Mario Gila and Goncalo Ramos. While Leao hopes for offers from the Premier League or La Liga, only Fenerbahce and Galatasaray have made concrete moves so far.
Attractive Salary Package on the Table
Fenerbahce intends to lure Leao with a contract around €10 million per season plus bonuses, aiming to outbid local rivals Galatasaray. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport reveal that the winger has spent part of his holiday in Turkey, sparking speculation about his next destination. Despite this, Milan still awaits an official offer.
Leao is expected to take additional time before making a final decision and will rejoin AC Milan for their pre-season tour in Australia. Before the World Cup, he expressed a desire for a new challenge and seems consistent in this wish even weeks later.
Hopes for Bigger Offers Persist
Although Turkish clubs are showing strong interest, Leao prefers waiting for a major English or Spanish club to come forward. He reportedly does not want to stay in Italy unless it’s with Milan but could consider Turkey if conditions are favorable. His World Cup performance, which included a goal against Uzbekistan and a key assist against Croatia, hasn’t sparked a wider bidding war.
Leao's priority remains waiting to see if a bigger club makes an approach before committing to a transfer.
Next Steps for Leao and Milan
Leao is set to attend a commercial event in Brazil ahead of joining Milan’s pre-season squad in Australia. Following that, the team plans to continue preparations in Indonesia unless an agreement is reached with Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, or another interested club beforehand.
