Milan put Rafael Leão up for sale, Flamengo fans buzz | OneFootball

Portuguese forward has already declared himself a Flamengo fan in the recent past

Forward Rafael Leão could be on his way out of Milan (ITA), which is preparing to offload 14 expendable players. As a result, Flamengo fans remembered that the Portuguese player had already spoken fondly of the Most Beloved and are asking for him to join the team.

Milan lost 3-0 to Chelsea (ENG) in a preseason friendly, which upset Ruben Amorim, coach of the Italian side. The manager then acknowledged that the squad is overcrowded and needs rebuilding. The information comes from Italian channel Sportmediaset.

What are Flamengo fans saying?

“(José) Boto, make it happen,” one fan said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “He’s actually worth the investment they were going to make for Almada and Luiz Henrique. Even if he played for a rival, bring him in,” said another Flamengo supporter.

Why does Rafael Leão excite Flamengo fans?

— It’s Flamengo, that’s normal. I admire the name this team has in Europe. A lot of great players have also come through there, and it has a huge history — said the Portuguese winger in July, before adding:

— I see it as having a huge presence on television, I’ve always heard about Flamengo. The red-and-blacks were also in Algarve recently and had a lot of fans there. I have a lot of affection for them — he told ESPN Brasil.

Is Rafael Leão expensive?

The forward, who has already posed for photos wearing the Sacred Jersey, is under contract with the Italian club until mid-2028. The player is valued at 50 million euros (R$ 295 million), but he could become a free agent if the report of a contract termination is confirmed.

So, the winger is already being linked with clubs such as Galatasaray (TUR) and Fenerbahçe (TUR). However, if the termination does not happen, any buyer would have to pay the 150 million euro release clause (R$ 884.4 million) to take the player from Milan.

How is Flamengo doing in the transfer market?

So far, the Most Beloved is having a frustrating transfer window. That is because the red-and-black board worked hard to sign Thiago Almada, who chose River Plate (ARG). Then it tried to negotiate for Luiz Henrique, who preferred to stay at Zenit (RUS), or the talks simply did not move forward.

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