Portuguese winger Rafael Leão, from Milan, could be another of the stars sold to the Saudi league. According to the newspaper The gamefrom Portugal, Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, would be negotiating with the athlete to sign him in the mid-year transfer window.
According to the newspaper, the 25-year-old athlete’s father, António Leão, took charge of the negotiations. In addition to him, a Portuguese intermediary, Mário Rui, related to the royal family and with market powers in Saudi football, will also help in the conversations. Mário played a crucial role in the signing of Brazilians Neymar (Al-Hilal) and Otávio (Al-Nassr) for Saudi football.
Al-Hilal will avoid paying Leão’s fine, which is valued at 175 million euros (around R$975 million at current prices), but must make a three-digit proposal for Milan, with a standard salary of the great stars of the Arab league. The Portuguese still has a contract with the Italian club until 2028.
Rafael Leão is one of the main and most desired young players in Europe, he has 57 goals and 50 assists in his 209 games for Milan. In the current season, there were 14 goals and 14 passes on goal in 46 games. He was called up and will be a crucial part of the Portuguese team for the European Championship in June.
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Source: Gazetaesportiva
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