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Rafael Leão
Player intelligence · performance + transfers

Rafael Leão: Transfer News & Rumours

Portugal · Left Wing · 27 yrs · 188 cm

Current club: Galatasaray
Rumour 60 tracked updates

Latest Rafael Leão transfer news and rumours, with interested clubs, negotiations, sources and confirmed moves arranged in a chronological timeline.

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Estimated transfer value

Market estimate based on recent reported figures. Not an official transfer fee.

Reported range€42m – €45m
Most likely value€45m
Evidence6 reports4 tracked sources
Completed move

Last completed transfer

AC Milan
Galatasaray
OperationPermanent transfer
Reported feeNot disclosed
View transfer history 4
AC Milan → Galatasaray Permanent transfer · Not disclosed
Lille → AC Milan Permanent transfer · € 30M
Sporting CP → Lille Transfer · Not disclosed
Verified performance data

Season statistics

Galatasaray

2025/26 season

30 Appearances
28 Starts
1949 Minutes
9 Goals
3 Assists
6.89 Rating
Serie A
29 apps 9 goals 3 assists
Coppa Italia
1 apps 0 goals 0 assists
Source: API-Football · statistics may vary by competition coverage.

Transfer timeline

Galatasaray sign Rafael Leão from AC Milan

Milan → Galatasaray

Calciomercato.com reports that Galatasaray have signed Rafael Leão from AC Milan, adding him to an attack led by Victor Osimhen. The Istanbul club are targeting another Turkish title and a…

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Rafael Leão set to join Galatasaray

Milan → Galatasaray

Nicolò Schira reports that Rafael Leão is set to move from AC Milan to Galatasaray. The deal is valued at €44m including bonuses, with a contract running until 2030 worth…

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Rafael Leão to Galatasaray, agreement reached

Milan → Galatasaray

According to Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray have reached a full agreement with AC Milan for Rafael Leão, with the player also approving the move. The deal is worth €45m overall, while…

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Aston Villa optimistic over Rafael Leão deal

Milan → Aston Villa

Ben Jacobs reports that Aston Villa are increasingly confident of attracting Rafael Leão, while talks with AC Milan continue. Galatasaray have also made the Portugal forward a lucrative proposal and…

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Aston Villa lead race for Rafael Leao

Milan → Aston Villa

Calciomercato.com reports that Rafael Leao is approaching the end of his seven-year spell at Milan. Aston Villa are understood to be the player's preferred destination, but would need to improve…

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AC Milan accept Galatasaray bid for Rafael Leao

Milan → Galatasaray

David Ornstein reports that AC Milan have accepted a €45 million offer from Galatasaray for Rafael Leao. The forward is considering a proposed €10–12 million net salary, while Aston Villa…

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Rafael Leão edging closer to AC Milan exit

Milan contract stay

Foot Mercato reports that Rafael Leão is moving closer to leaving AC Milan. The Portuguese forward has been linked with Galatasaray and remains on Aston Villa’s radar, although Villa are…

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Leao prefers Aston Villa amid Milan exit

Milan → Aston Villa

Calciomercato.com reports that Rafael Leao is nearing a departure from Milan. The Portuguese forward reportedly prefers Aston Villa, while a move to Galatasaray would require a salary of €15 million…

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Leão weighs Galatasaray and Aston Villa offers

Milan contract stay

Nicolò Schira reports that AC Milan have accepted bids from Galatasaray and Aston Villa worth approximately €45-50 million for Rafael Leão. The forward is expected to make a final decision…

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Galatasaray close to Rafael Leao deal

Milan → Galatasaray

Get Italian Football News reports that Galatasaray and AC Milan have reached an agreement in principle for Rafael Leao. The Turkish club is now reportedly close to completing the transfer,…

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Milan shortlist Leão replacements

Milan → Galatasaray

Calciomercato.com reports that Milan are preparing for Rafael Leão’s possible departure to Galatasaray. The Rossoneri are considering several attacking midfield options, including Renato Sanches and Matías Soulé.

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Rafael Leão nearing Galatasaray move

Milan → Galatasaray

Calciomercato.com reports that Galatasaray and AC Milan have reached a preliminary agreement over Rafael Leão’s permanent transfer, with payment terms and bank guarantees still to be finalized. The Turkish club…

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Rafael Leão one step from Galatasaray move

Milan → Galatasaray

Nico Schira reports that Rafael Leão is close to joining Galatasaray from AC Milan. The proposed deal is worth €44m plus €4m in bonuses, with a contract prepared until 2030.

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Galatasaray reach broad agreement for Rafael Leao

Milan → Galatasaray

Calciomercato.com reports that Galatasaray are pressing to complete a deal for Rafael Leao after reaching a preliminary agreement with AC Milan. Further details and final steps remain before the transfer…

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Milan and Galatasaray close in on Leao deal

Milan → Galatasaray

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Milan and Galatasaray are nearing an agreement for Rafael Leao. The proposed package includes a fixed fee of just under €45 million plus bonuses.

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