Leao taking time for big decision between Aston Villa and Galatasaray | OneFootball

Multiple sources warn Rafael Leao has not yet made a decision on his future, with Milan ready to accept offers from Aston Villa or Galatasaray, but he is leaning towards the Premier League.

The Rossoneri have recognised his time at the club is over and were forced to lower their demands from €60m including add-ons to a package worth €50m.

In different ways, both Aston Villa and Galatasaray are ready to meet that asking price, so ultimately the decision should be up to the player himself.

Leao has to choose next career step

CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks dejected during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Portuguese paper Record insist that Leao has already chosen Aston Villa, but Sky Sport Italia, MilanNews and more warn it is still not quite a done deal.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is certainly trying his hardest to convince the player, calling him directly to present the project, and Leao has already said he thinks the Premier League is more suited to his style of football than Serie A.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on after the match during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

However, the club is offering considerably less both for the transfer fee and the salary, said to be just €6.5m per season plus performance-related bonuses.

He had been hoping for €12m per year wages instead, so has asked Villa to improve the proposal on personal terms before he makes his decision.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots as Wladimiro Falcone of US Lecce attempts to make a save during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Milan are also not entirely pleased with the offer on the table, because Aston Villa want it to be a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season, whereas Galatasaray are ready to hand over the full €45m plus €5m add-ons immediately.

So while Record maintain the decision has been made, and Leao is leaning towards Aston Villa even with less money, it is by no means over yet.