AC Milan: Rafael Leão's demand regarding his future

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·5 marzo 2026

AC Milan: Rafael Leão's demand regarding his future

No contract extension without a change to the release clause

AC Milan: Rafael Leão's demand regarding his future

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The club and the player want to continue together, but one issue is stalling negotiations. Rafael Leão wants to remove the release clause currently in his contract with AC Milan.

This clause, set at €175 million, allows any interested club to sign him if they pay that amount. According to reports, the Portuguese forward and his representatives want it taken out to secure his long-term future at Milan.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rafael Leão could extend his contract with AC Milan by an additional two years, with both parties expected to open negotiations soon. Leão is currently under contract until mid-2028 following his previous renewal in 2023. However, Milan is
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Negotiations are expected to resume after the season. Leão, who joined from Lille OSC in 2019, remains a key part of Milan’s attacking force with nine goals this season. An agreement is possible, but it will depend on the conditions set by both sides.