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Costacurta questions Leao's leadership role at Milan amid potential exit

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Costacurta questions Leao's leadership role at Milan amid potential exit
Summary

Alessandro Costacurta criticized Rafael Leao's status as a leader at AC Milan, stating that he has never shown the consistency or quality of club legends like Kaka or Shevchenko. Leao, facing an uncertain future after Milan's failure to qualify for the Champions League, hinted at a desire for a new challenge in leagues like the Premier League or LaLiga. Costacurta emphasized that while Leao is a talented player, he does not view him as a Ballon d'Or candidate and believes Milan would not suffer a significant loss if he departs. Discussions around Leao's potential exit are expected to intensify during the summer transfer window.

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  • •Costacurta doubts Leao's leadership qualities at AC Milan.
  • •Leao hinted at seeking a transfer to the Premier League or LaLiga.
  • •Milan missed Champions League qualification after finishing the season poorly.
  • •Costacurta believes Leao is not at the same level as Milan legends.
  • •The transfer window is expected to see discussions around Leao's future.
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  • 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Costacurta: ‘Leao has never been a leader, Milan aren’t losing a Kaka or Shevchenko’
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Alessandro Costacurta feels that it is wrong to consider Rafael Leao a ‘leader’ of Milan, but has criticised the Portugal international for his inconsistency, claiming that he has ‘never been a ...

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