Portuguese forward Rafael Leão, who is 27, joked that he would go to Corinthians and expressed gratitude to the club for allowing him to train there during his vacation. Leão also admitted that if he were to play in Brazil in the future, he would select Rio de Janeiro over São Paulo, with the climate being a partial reason. He also hinted that he would only play for one specific club in Rio.
Regarding his current situation, the forward confirmed he has spoken with Milan about a potential new experience but was not certain if a change would occur. He stated that he is scheduled to return to Milan on the 29th and will continue to perform to the best of his ability for the club as long as he is their player. Leão has 49 caps and 6 goals for Portugal. He has a contract with AC Milan that runs until 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €50.00m. Several clubs have recently been linked with the winger, such as Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Manchester United. Recent reports from July 2026 indicate that AC Milan's asking price is between €50 million and €70 million. These reports also stated that Fenerbahçe was prepared to offer €40 million in July 2026.
