Rafael Leão transfers from AC Milan to Galatasaray for €38 million
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Rafael Leão has officially transferred from AC Milan to Galatasaray for a reported fee of €38 million. The winger's move comes after making an impact in Ligue 1 and Serie A. Leão, previously expected to join a Premier League club, chose Galatasaray based on the club's sporting and financial offers. AC Milan issued a tribute to Leão on social media, highlighting his mixed legacy with the team, characterized by both dynamism and inconsistency.
- •Leão joins Galatasaray after impressing in Europe.
- •AC Milan receives a 20% sell-on clause from the transfer.
- •Galatasaray has also signed stars like N'Golo Kanté and Romelu Lukaku.
- •Leão won Serie A's best player award in 2022.
- •AC Milan shared a tribute to their former player on social media.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Former Serie A MVP Rafael Leão completes $44 million transfer from AC Milan to Galatasaray
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Rafael Leão changes club for €38m
"Former Serie A MVP Rafael Leão completed a 38 million euro ($44 million) transfer from AC Milan to Galatasaray on Sunday. Galatasaray announced that it signed the Portugal winger to a four-year contract with a net salary of 10 million euros ($11.6 million) per season. “Additionally, 20% of the profit from any future sale of the player will be paid to AC Milan,” Galatasaray said.
"After making a strong impression in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is leaving Europe’s top five leagues to move to Turkey.The now former AC Milan winger has signed for Galatasaray for a transfer ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:33 PMFormer Serie A MVP Rafael Leão completes $44 million transfer from AC Milan to Galatasaray
Former Serie A MVP Rafael Leão completed a 38 million euro ($44 million) transfer from AC Milan to Galatasaray on Sunday. Galatasaray announced that it signed the Portugal winger to a four-year contract with a net salary of 10 million euros ($11.6 million) per season. “Additionally, 20% of the profit from any future sale of the player will be paid to AC Milan,” Galatasaray said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:09 AM🚨 Official: Rafael Leão changes club for €38m
After making a strong impression in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is leaving Europe’s top five leagues to move to Turkey.The now former AC Milan winger has signed for Galatasaray for a transfer ...
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