Milan ‘to put’ Rafael Leão on the market as Flamengo fans call for move | OneFootball

Rafael Leão could be on his way out of Milan, with the club preparing a clearout of 14 expendable players after a 3-0 pre-season defeat to Chelsea, Sportmediaset reports. The possibility has energised Flamengo supporters, who have urged their club to act.

The loss is said to have irritated head coach Ruben Amorim, who acknowledged a bloated dressing room and the need for renewal. Fans in Brazil have pointed to Leão’s past admiration for Flamengo.

On X, some called on José Boto to make a move and argued the winger would be worth funds once aimed at Thiago Almada and Luiz Henrique. Leão has previously posed with the Flamengo shirt.

“It is Flamengo, normal. I admire the name this team has in Europe,” he told ESPN Brasil in July. “I always heard about Flamengo, the club were in the Algarve and many fans were there. I have a lot of affection.”

The 27-year-old is under contract at Milan until mid 2028 and is valued at around 50 million euros, roughly R$ 295 million. If a rescission is confirmed, he could become a free agent. Otherwise, any buyer must meet a 150 million euros clause, about R$ 884.4 million.

He has already been linked with Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in Türkiye. Flamengo’s window has been frustrating, with Almada choosing River Plate and Luiz Henrique staying at Zenit or talks stalling, and the piece suggested a major move now looks unlikely given rivals often demand hefty fees.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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