Despite the excitement ahead of Wednesday’s Derby della Madonnina Champions League semi-final, AC Milan fans can now finally celebrate the protagonist’s long-awaited contract renewal Raphael Leo. The Portuguese striker’s camp has finally agreed on a new contract with the Italian club until 2028, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Wednesday.
Leao’s current contract expires in the summer of 2024 and the Italian club had to resolve the situation before the summer to avoid possible temptation from other European clubs. AC Milan directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara have been working on the deal for a long time and the two sides have finally agreed on a new contract for the player.
Leao’s new contract runs until 2028 and reports suggest he will earn around €7 million per season, with a new release clause in the contract.
AC Milan only needs to finalize the final details of the deal in the coming days before announcing it, as Leao is now eager to play the Champions League semi-finals against city rivals. below despite the injury he suffered last weekend Lazio that could force him to miss the first leg.
Leao joined the Rossoneri in the summer of 2019 and has scored 13 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions with AC Milan this season, as well as providing 13 assists to his teammates. The Portuguese player has scored 40 goals since joining the Italian club and won the 2021/22 Serie A title, in the same year he was also named MVP of the season.