Leao bids farewell to Milan, heading to Galatasaray! Here is the transfer fee to be paid
Rafael Leao, who is on Galatasaray's transfer agenda, has bid farewell to Milan as the star player's move to the yellow-reds nears completion. It is claimed that an agreement has been reached with Milan for a 45 million Euro transfer fee and 5 million Euro in bonuses for the 27-year-old player, who reportedly turned down an offer from Aston Villa in favor of Galatasaray. Following the sighting of Galatasaray executive Abdullah Kavukcu in Milan, the date for Leao's arrival in Istanbul has been set.
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Portuguese star Rafael Leao, with whom Galatasaray has been in negotiations for a long time, has bid farewell to Milan. While the 27-year-old footballer is expected to make Galatasaray his new destination, it was observed that yellow-red executive Abdullah Kavukcu also traveled to Milan to finalize the transfer.
After reaching an agreement with Milan for Leao's transfer, Galatasaray has also made significant progress in negotiations with the player himself. It is stated that the Portuguese footballer decided to join Galatasaray, turning down an offer from Aston Villa.
LEAO BIDS FAREWELL TO MILAN
Leao, who bid farewell to the Italian team after Milan's match against Venezia, announced his decision to leave with the following words:
"Tomorrow a new chapter begins, but my love for Milan will never end. I would have liked to say goodbye on the pitch this evening. I will always continue to follow Milan. It is a difficult moment for me. After seven years, I said goodbye to my teammates. They helped me grow and understand what it means to represent Milan, but it is time for me to leave."
TRANSFER COST REVEALED
According to information provided by journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Leao has chosen Galatasaray. It is claimed that as part of the transfer, the yellow-reds will pay a 45 million Euro transfer fee to Milan, and the agreement also includes 5 million Euro in bonuses.
Reports in the Portuguese press allege that Galatasaray aims to complete the transfer within 24 hours and will pay Leao an annual salary of approximately 12 million Euro.
KAVUKCU SIGHTED IN MILAN
It has emerged that Galatasaray Board Member Abdullah Kavukcu also went to Milan to conclude the transfer. In images shared by Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Kavukcu was seen making a phone call at Milan Airport.
According to a report by HT Spor, Galatasaray plans to bring Leao to Istanbul this morning. The final procedures between the parties are expected to be completed for the transfer to become official.