Rafael Leao indicators new AC Milan contract to place finish to Chelsea switch hypothesis
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C Milan ahead Rafael Leao has ended hypothesis over his future by signing a brand new contract with the Italian membership.
Chelsea had been linked with the Portuguese ahead throughout a number of switch home windows, with Arsenal and Manchester United rumoured to be monitoring his scenario.
Leao, 23, was out of contract in 12 months’ time however has now dedicated his future to the summer season of 2028.
“I am very happy,” he advised reporters on the Milan coaching floor. “It’s something I wanted to do and now it is done.
“We hope to do great things together in future. We reached an agreement and I am very happy. Now our focus goes to the Verona game and then next season when we want to win many important things.”
Portugal worldwide Leao signed for Milan from Lille in 2019 and has excelled over the previous two seasons particularly, profitable Serie A in 2022 earlier than serving to information the Rossoneri to the Champions League semi-finals earlier this yr.
Reports in Italy recommend he has agreed to a £150million launch clause as a part of his new contract, which can solely turn into energetic for a brief interval in July.