Manchester United star Dalot: ‘I hope Leao can stay at Milan and continue having success there’ | OneFootball

Diogo Dalot has spoken glowingly of his Portugal compatriots Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leao, with the Manchester United full-back drawing on his own history at San Siro to praise the pair’s fit at Milan.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via MilanNews.it, Dalot was asked about Ramos first.

“I think Gonçalo is a fantastic player to have in the team. The way he works, the way he trains, the way he behaves, the way he’s always ready to help the team. I believe he’s been a fantastic signing for the club and I’m really happy he’s had this opportunity, because it’s a fantastic club. I think he’ll really enjoy his time in Milan and I hope he can help the club achieve success and fight for every trophy this season.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Diogo Dalot of Manchester United celebrates victory after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dalot hopes Leao can ‘continue to be successful’ at Milan

Dalot spoke in more personal terms about Leao, whose long-term Milan future has been the subject of transfer speculation this summer amid reported interest from Galatasaray.

“I’ve known Leao since I was 15 and I’ve talked about him many times. He’s a great person, a great human being with a big heart, as well as being a fantastic footballer. That’s what makes him special, and I think Milan’s fans recognise that too. For all the years he’s been there playing for the club, I think it’s important for him to also feel that the fans like him and that the whole environment around him cares for him. And I think in recent years it’s been a fantastic partnership. So I really hope he can continue to be successful there, win more trophies, and be one of the best players the club has ever had.”

Dalot has his own history with the Rossoneri, having spent the 2020-21 season on loan from United, where he made 33 appearances and helped guide the club back into the Champions League for the first time in eight years.