Gerry Cardinale will meet with Milan players and staff at Milanello today and according to Gazzetta, the Rossoneri owner will sit down with Rafael Leao to discuss the Portuguese player’s future at the club.
Milan patron Cardinale is expected at Milanello today, just two days before the Rossoneri’s 2026-27 season debut against Torino.
Cardinale expected in Milanello todayAccording to Gazzetta, Cardinale has planned group meetings and one-on-one sessions. The goal is to convey his enthusiasm and closeness to the team and to the new coach, Ruben Amorim.
According to the report, the transfer market will also be a topic of discussion, with Cardinale expected to sit down for individual meetings with some players, including Leao, and with coach Amorim to understand whether the manager requires additional signings before the end of the transfer window on September 1.
Gazzetta reiterates that Milan are ready to sell Leao for circa €50m, but Galatasaray have been the only team to submit a formal proposal for the Portuguese winger, worth circa €40m.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Gerry Cardinale of AC Milan looks on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Leao’s contract with Milan expires in June 2028, and he’s not a guaranteed starter under Amorim in 2026-27. Both Milan and the player admitted earlier this summer that a potential departure was on the cards, but Leao has still not received suitable offers.
Milan are also working to sell Fikayo Tomori, who has attracted interest from Aston Villa, as well as Youssouf Fofana and Christopher Nkunku.
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