There are growing reports that Rafael Leao’s latest tantrum has irritated Milan directors so much that they would be ready to listen if a suitable offer came in for his sale.
He was meant to become the key figure for the future of the club after signing a new contract, which made him the highest-paid player in the squad.
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The idea was for him to become a leader and finally mature at San Siro, but considering he turns 27 in June and is showing very little sign of changing his bad habits, they are losing patience.
Milan realising Leao will not change
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks dejected during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
Leao dragged his heels during a substitution in the defeat to Lazio, so Mike Maignan ran over from the goal to the touchline in order to shove him physically off the pitch.
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He then resisted an attempt from coach Max Allegri to give a reassuring hug, and now the Gazzetta dello Sport claims that he continued to vent his anger at teammate Christian Pulisic in the dressing room after the game.
Multiple sources including MilanNews, Tuttomercatoweb and Calciomercato all suggest that Milan are tired of waiting for Leao to grow up, now recognising this is simply his personality rather than a quirk of youth and inexperience.
With that in mind, there is no plan to extend the contract that currently expires in June 2028.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: Rafael Leao of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AC Milan at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
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In fact, unlike previous seasons, Milan are ready to listen if anyone makes a genuine offer to buy Leao in the summer, with the hope Premier League sides will step up.
He has been linked with clubs in the past including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
His record is of 80 goals and 64 assists in 284 competitive matches for Milan, and the asking price would be in the region of €80-90m.
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