Rafael Leao entrusts a message to social media that, in the middle of the market, leaves room for various interpretations. “God is guiding this,” wrote the Portuguese in an Instagram story, without adding explanations. A phrase that comes as the future of the Milan striker is still to be defined, with the closing of the session now near and several possibilities on the table.
According to the latest update from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the track that in recent hours seemed to have gained ground is that of Aston Villa. The English club has shown concrete interest and Leao would have liked the destination, also for the possibility of measuring himself in the Premier League, a championship that together with La Liga represents the most preferred scenario for the Portuguese. The operation, however, never came close to completion.
The main problem remains economic. Milan values the player at significant figures, while Aston Villa considers the request too high in relation to Leao’s performance and current value. The salary also weighs on the negotiation and contributes to making an agreement more complicated. Thus, compared to the prospects just 24 hours earlier, the English path has cooled significantly, although it has not been definitively ruled out.
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On the market, then, there is also Galatasaray, which has long been watching the Portuguese with interest. The Turkish club would be willing to guarantee Leao very attractive economic conditions, but would have to increase its offer to Milan to convince the Rossoneri to let the player go. Meanwhile, Jorge Mendes continues to play his cards. The agent has also proposed Leao to Tottenham, looking for a solution that can reopen the Premier League dossier. There are only a few days left to understand what the Portuguese’s destination will be. And that phrase published on social media, “God is guiding this,” adds another piece to a future still shrouded in uncertainty.
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