Leao bids emotional farewell to Milan amid reports of Galatasaray switch

Aug 29 : Portugal winger Rafael Leao bid an emotional farewell to AC Milan amid reports he is close to joining Turkish side Galatasaray, saying the decision was difficult but that he would always remain part of the Rossoneri's history.A product of Sporting Portugal's academy, the 27-year-old has been capped 49 times by his country and represented Portugal at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. He joined Milan from French side Lille in 2019.Leao became a key figure for the seven-time European champions, scoring 80 goals and providing 65 assists in 291 appearances across all competitions. He helped Milan win the Serie A title in 2021-22 and the Italian Super Cup in the 2024-25 season.According to media reports, Milan have accepted a €45 million ($52.12 million) offer from Galatasaray for Leao, who