Introduction
On August 29, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the departure of Rafael Leao from AC Milan to Galatasaray, stunning fans all around the world.
Galatasaray are expected to pay €45 million as Rafael Leao will arrive in Istanbul on August 29, where thousands of Galatasaray fans will welcome him.
Contract Details
Transfer Fee: €45 million total
Contract Length: Four-year deal running until 2030
Salary: €10 million per year
Linkings
Portuguese winger Rafael Leao was linked with several teams, including:
Fenerbahce: Official negotiations in the early window, however, the move was not successful.
Galatasaray: The club that lasted the longest in the race, trying until Leao came to Istanbul.
Aston Villa: The strongest rival in the transfer race against Galatasaray. A few successful negotiations happened; however, Aston Villa’s wage offer fell short.
Leao’s Preference
In the early summer, Rafael Leao’s preference was moving to the Premier League, proving to the world that he is one of the best wingers and that he had not lost his momentum.
Rafael Leao’s preference changed when Aston Villa’s wage offer fell short compared to Galatasaray’s €10 million offer, finalizing the transfer.
My Perspective
In my perspective, this is a poor decision from Galatasaray. Rafael Leao is a talented player with a lot to say however, his performance has been decreasing over the past few years, concerning the fans and myself and making me doubt this transfer.
Lastly, paying €45 million for a player who scored 10 goals last season is debatable. Overall, Rafael Leao is a great talent; however, Galatasaray should have paid around €30–35 million as an ideal deal.
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