Ruben Amorim Fuels Rumors About Rafael Leao’s Departure From Milan

Ruben Amorim raised alarms in Milan by leaving Rafael Leão out of the match against Venezia.

Leão in doubt at Milan

The future of Rafael Leão is once again up for discussion. Ruben Amorim, the new Rossoneri coach, confirmed that the Portuguese forward will not play against Venezia, as he has only completed one training session and is not in optimal condition. The coach clarified that his decisions are based on preparation and performance, regardless of the player's name. "Leão has the level to play for any team in the world, but he needs to be in the right mental state," he pointed out.

Offers and obstacles

Amorim's words fueled the exit rumors, and according to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu and Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray is close to an agreement for €45 million plus bonuses, while Aston Villa is preparing a loan of €8 million with an obligatory purchase of €42 million. The big problem remains the salary; Leão would ask for around €12 million plus bonuses, a figure that complicates negotiations.

Restructuring of the staff

The situation does not only affect Leão; Fofana, Santiago Giménez, and Tomori are also not part of Amorim's plans. If they don't find a way out before the market closes, they could be left out of first-team training. The coach justified the measure by emphasizing that it is impossible to work with a squad of 27 players. Milan is thus heading toward a deep restructuring, with Leão as a possible key player in a market that promises to have an impact across Europe.