Milan, a major obstacle holds back Rafael Leao’s renewal

From England certain that Chelsea will try again as early as January

His absence in the challenge against Napoli was felt. Rafael Leao is crucial for Milan. The Rossoneri want to renew his contract, which expires in June 2024. A renewal that is by no means easy.

Besides a distance between the player’s request (seven million euros net per season) and the Rossoneri club’s offer (5/6 million), there is above all the Sporting Lisbon issue. The Portuguese player owes 19 million euros to his former club, and it would seem that his wish would be for Milan to take it on (along with Lille). An additional “tax” that Milan would not like at all.

In the background is Chelsea. From England they are sure that the Blues will try again as early as January (after receiving a two in spades in the summer). For this reason, Milan hopes to find an agreement with Leao before the end of the year.