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Rafael Leao twist! He is joining Galatasaray, how much AC Milan will receive

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<p><span>For some time it had been clear that Rafa Leao was heading for the exit, and Ruben Amorim confirmed it yesterday in his press conference on the eve of the clash with Venezia: "Leao is a very strong player and, if he is in the right mindset, he can play for any team in the world</span><b><strong>. Sometimes, in football, there comes a moment when you have to go elsewhere".</strong></b></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Amorim had discarded him

<p><span>Leao joined Milan from Lille in the summer of 2019 and has since made 291 appearances for AC Milan, scoring 80 goals and providing 65 assists. He has won one Serie A title, the 2022 triumph under Pioli, and the 2025 Supercoppa with Conceicao in charge.</span></p>

The balance with AC Milan

<p><b><strong>Leao's book value as of 30 June 2026 was €11.2 million, </strong></b><span>pending official confirmation of the figures, the capital gain should come in at just under €29 million (€28.8 million).</span></p>

Capital gain of around €29 million

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This morning Leao was leaning towards choosing the Premier League, then the U-turn: he will play in Turkey.

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Rafael Leao twist! He is joining Galatasaray, how much AC Milan will receive

Amorim had discarded him

The balance with AC Milan

Capital gain of around €29 million

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