AC Milan’s Rafael Leão struggled in the second half of last season, managing only three league goals in 2021 and only one goal since the end of January.
The forward’s dip in form resulted in reports linking him with a move away from the San Siro. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton have been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old.
On July 24th, we carried a report from Corriere Dello Sport, who explained Leão’s agent Jorge Mendes has ‘found interest’ from Wolves and the Toffees.
It was also explained the Serie A side have set certain conditions to let the Portuguese attacker leave the club in the ongoing window.
Calciomercato now state Paolo Maldini has decided to keep the player and his chances of changing clubs this summer are ‘close to zero’.
‘It’s true’ Bruno Lage’s side, Everton and Borussia Dortmund ‘didn’t submit offers’ that were convincing enough, but Maldini’s decision to retain Leão is down to Milan’s sporting needs.
The website states Leão’s profile is unique and the Rossoneri don’t have another player similar to him in their squad.
This, coupled with Maldini’s decision to give him ‘another chance’, hoping the versatile attacker can showcase his potential, has convinced Milan to retain Leão.
