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AC Milan Step Up Leão Extension Talks as €175m Clause Stalls Deal

Talks hinge on removal of the buyout clause alongside an increased €6m offer led by Igli Tare.

Overview

  • Negotiations on a new long-term contract are underway, with sporting director Igli Tare driving Milan’s push to keep Rafael Leão.
  • Leão’s representatives want the €175m release clause taken out of the deal, while Milan favor retaining that protection.
  • Milan are preparing to raise the winger’s salary to roughly €6m plus bonuses from about €5.5m net.
  • A decision is expected within weeks as both parties work toward a resolution.
  • An improving relationship with coach Massimiliano Allegri and reported interest from Premier League and Saudi clubs shape the talks.