Amorim rules out Rafael Leão, ex-Sporting eyed in Premier League

Rafael Leão's future at Milan remains uncertain. The Portugal international, who came through the ranks at Sporting, had already expressed a desire to leave at the end of last season and, despite the arrival of Ruben Amorim, a transfer remains a very realistic possibility.

According to ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’, Aston Villa are very interested in making a move for the 27-year-old winger. The chance to play in the Premier League and compete in the Champions League could weigh heavily in the player's decision, at a time when his place in Milan does not seem completely secure.

Rafael Leão is also said to have ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia and has also been linked with Galatasaray. The Turkish side would be willing to offer €12 million net per season for five years, but the proposal does not fully convince the Portuguese player and the club has still not reached the figures demanded by Milan.

The sporting situation could also influence the former Sporting player's future. Ruben Amorim places special importance on work off the ball, and Rafael Leão could start the season without undisputed starter status, in a squad where competition has been increasing.

The winger missed Milan's Serie A opener due to injury, a match in which Alphadjo Cisse stood out and earned praise from the Portuguese coach. With Aston Villa now watching closely, a new door has opened for Leão to leave Italy and experience the Premier League for the first time.

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