Rafael Leão

By: Oliver Fisher It was not a good Saturday evening for AC Milan against Udinese, continuing a negative trend since the defeat to Parma. The numbers tell a story: Milan have gone from having the chance to be within striking distance of league-leaders Inter to now being 12 points behind them. Not only that, but they have handed […] The post Leao jeered as Milan’s mental decline continues: Lorenzo and Stefano question what comes next appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao could well be about to play his last six games with AC Milan, as Igli Tare is beginning to explore a sale. As Corriere dello Sport report, the feeling is that Leao has never been so close to leaving Milan in his seven-season adventure. The Portuguese has always been the focus of criticism […] The post CorSport: Tare ‘ready to explore the market’ – Milan set price with Leao open to move appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan must bounce back from consecutive defeats by beating Hellas Verona on Sunday, or a Champions League spot is in grave danger. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri had his entire squad at his disposal on Monday at Milanello, with no absences. It’s happened rarely this season, but AC Milan can finally say […] The post GdS: Back to certainties – Allegri returns to 3-5-2 with Gabbia vying for a spot appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Gianluca Di Marzio believes AC Milan are open to selling Rafael Leao, but so far no serious offers have arrive to tempt them. Perhaps the lowest ebb in Leao’s season if not his Milan career so far came on Saturday evening, when he was jeered off the field during the 3-0 defeat to Udinese. It […] The post Di Marzio gives update on Leao’s future amid Saudi doubts: “Milan would evaluate” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon There are several questions arising about the immediate future of several AC Milan stars and the mercato may no longer be as simple as it once seemed. Leading up to the summer mercato, it seemed that Milan knew where they needed to invest to strengthen. That, unfortunately, is the keyword. In recent seasons, fans have […] The post Stars burning out: Milan setting dangerous trend ahead of crucial summer appeared first on SempreMilan.

Two of Europe's powerhouses are competing for the signature of AC Milan's Rafael Leão. Transfer Talk has the latest.

By: Rohit Rajeev AC Milan fell to their worst defeat of the season at San Siro on Saturday evening as they were beaten 3-0 by Udinese. After a positive start by Milan, they found themselves two goals down at the break as they failed to contain Udinese’s transitions. Davide Bartesaghi deflected in a cross and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored […] The post How Allegri’s 4-3-3 was ruthlessly exposed: Tactical analysis of AC Milan 0-3 Udinese appeared first on SempreMilan.

Despite his strong start to the season, Rafael Leão is not going through his best moment at AC Milan, having gone more than a month without scoring. Following this, fans booed him in the latest defeat, which has reportedly led the Portuguese to decide to leave the Rossoneri. At the start of the 2025–26 season, Rafael Leão emerged as the team’s most decisive player, leading the scoring charts following Christian Pulisic’s drop in form. However, the Portuguese is not going through his best run, having more than one month without scoring. After having received boos from the fans in the team’s latest defeat, he has reportedly decided to leave AC Milan at the end of the season. According to Andrea Ramazzotti, via La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rafael Leão felt very mistreated by the boos from the fans. Not only has he been playing several matches with pubalgia, but he is also playing out of position. Despite this, the Portuguese does not feel valued by the supporters for his great efforts for the team, further opening the door to a potential departure in the summer of 2026. While Leão shone as a world-class left winger, Massimiliano Allegri has not managed to fit him into his system. With his 3-5-2 setup, he has had to adapt to playing as a center forward or second striker—positions that are not natural for him and are being used for the first time in his career. With no indication that the system will change, the coach seems determined to stick with it, leaving the Portuguese without an ideal role at the Rossoneri. Despite his poor form at the Rossoneri, coach Allegri has chosen to publicly defend him, highlighting his improvements in the game. However, Rafael Leão has not been able to return to his best version, as he has no way of playing with the same prominence as a left winger, something that does not seem likely to change. For this reason, he could force a departure, seeking a team where he can thrive with his pace and dribbling. Rafael Leao of AC Milan Report: Rafael Leão is attracting interest from the Premier League Throughout his professional career, Rafael Leão has proven to be one of the best left wingers in the world. Under head coach Stefano Pioli, the Portuguese was in peak form, excelling both as a dribbler and a goalscorer, surpassing 10 goals and 10 assists. While he has not managed to shine under coach Allegri, he is still reportedly attracting interest from the Premier League, where his playing style would stand out. As a fast player with outstanding dribbling ability, Leão is attracting attention from Manchester United, as he is seen as an ideal complement to their attack. In the event of a €40–50M offer (around $46–58M), the Rossoneri would be open to his transfer to the Red Devils, as he is no longer considered untouchable and his relationship with the fans is not at its best, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. If he were to regain prominence as a left winger, Rafael Leão could once again become one of the most impactful players in soccer world. In addition, the high tempo of the Premier League could suit his style of play, giving him opportunities to rediscover his best version. However, the Portuguese is also reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, presenting another potential option.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri change formations for the game against Udinese, and the result provided a proof of something. The major news regarding the starting line-up was that Allegri chose to go with an attacking trio that consisted of Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic either side of Rafael Leao. That meant Zachary Athekame came into […] The post Mazzara issues ‘public apology’ after calling for 4-3-3: “Allegri isn’t an idiot” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher During AC Milan’s defeat to Udinese, there were moments on the field that showed a squad that is feeling the heat. La Gazzetta dello Sport write that on that awful Saturday at San Siro, Milan showed with some unusual moments of nervousness, which even Massimiliano Allegri displayed. These aren’t serious incidents – they happen often […] The post GdS: Saelemaekers, Maignan and Modric show frustration in Udinese loss – the reconstruction appeared first on SempreMilan.