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AC Milan chief denies Leao to Barca reports

Asked whether Leao might put in a transfer request, Furlani added that he was "sure" that the 25-year-old would not.

23 Aug 2024 09:13am
AC Milan's Portuguese forward Rafael Leao reacts as he sits on the pitch during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Torino at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, on August 17, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
AC Milan's Portuguese forward Rafael Leao reacts as he sits on the pitch during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Torino at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, on August 17, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

MILAN - AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani said Thursday that Rafael Leao will not leave the Serie A club for Barcelona as rumours swirled about a possible move for the Portugal winger.

Speaking to reporters while leaving Milan's Milanello training ground, Furlani said that there was "zero possibility" that Leao would quit the seven-time European champions.

Asked whether Leao might put in a transfer request, Furlani added that he was "sure" that the 25-year-old would not.

Leao, whose contract expires in 2028, is one of Milan's star players and is a target for Barca, according to reporting in Spain.

Milan began their Serie A season last weekend by coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Torino.

Paulo Fonseca's team travel to promoted Parma on Saturday evening. - AFP

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