Galatasaray targets Leão in €45m chase with AC Milan

Galatasaray, the Turkish champions, are on the verge of securing Rafael Leão from AC Milan, with Italian and Turkish media reporting the deal is within reach. The club must still persuade the Portuguese winger with a contract worth around €12 million net per year to finalise the move.

Leão announced his intention to leave AC Milan at the end of the previous season, stating his ambition to join the Premier League. However, he appears to have hit a waiting period before a top‑flight English move can materialise.

Financial terms of the deal

According to La dello Sport, Galatasaray and AC Milan have nearly agreed on a €45 million transfer fee, plus an additional €5 million in bonuses. The Turkish side believes the €12 million net annual salary will be sufficient to convince the player.

The final obstacle remains Leão’s personal decision. Both Italian and Turkish outlets stress that his agreement is the decisive factor, despite the clubs’ near‑consensus on price.

Implications for other targets

If Galatasaray succeeds, they will secure the left‑winger they have been seeking, potentially derailing interest in Noa Lang, who has also been linked with a return to Turkey. Ajax have publicly expressed a desire to bring the Dutch winger back to the Johan Cruyff Arena.

The prospective signing of Leão would therefore not only strengthen Galatasaray’s attack but also reshape the market for other European clubs eyeing similar profiles.