Rafael Leao departs AC Milan for Galatasaray amid emotional farewell
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Rafael Leao has completed a transfer to Galatasaray, departing AC Milan after seven years. Leao expressed disappointment in not being able to say goodbye to Milan's fans on the field and revealed that he will earn €12m per season in Istanbul. Despite interest from Aston Villa, a move to Turkey was finalized for a fee between €43-45m, plus add-ons. Leao reflected on his time at Milan, recalling positive moments and the impact the club had on his development. He plans to support Milan from afar as they move forward without him.
- •Leao completed his move to Galatasaray for €43-45m plus add-ons.
- •He expressed a desire for a public farewell at San Siro.
- •Leao spent seven years at Milan, winning two trophies.
- •He plans to earn €12m per season in Turkey.
- •Aston Villa's bid was not satisfactory for Leao or Milan.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Leao leaves Milan for Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything’ – video
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Leao: ‘My love for Milan will never end, but I wanted different goodbye’
"Rafael Leao is flying out to Istanbul to undergo his medical tests with Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything, ‘ he said before leaving. ‘ I’ve felt at home since day one.’Portuguese winger Le...
"Rafael Leao admits he ‘would’ve preferred to say goodbye on the field in front of the fans’ and his ‘love for Milan will never end’ as he flies out for Galatasaray.The agreement was reached ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:40 AMLeao leaves Milan for Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything’ – video
Rafael Leao is flying out to Istanbul to undergo his medical tests with Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything, ‘ he said before leaving. ‘ I’ve felt at home since day one.’Portuguese winger Le...
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:30 PMLeao: ‘My love for Milan will never end, but I wanted different goodbye’
Rafael Leao admits he ‘would’ve preferred to say goodbye on the field in front of the fans’ and his ‘love for Milan will never end’ as he flies out for Galatasaray.The agreement was reached ...
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