Champions League stalls Milan and Fenerbahce negotiations over Leao

Press reports have indicated that Portuguese Rafael Leao, AC Milan player, is inclined to reject Fenerbahce's offer because he wants to join a team participating in the Champions League.

According to 'Milan News', Leao is inclined to reject Fenerbahce's latest offer, even if it reaches 8 million euros per year plus bonuses up to 4 million euros linked to performance.

Turkish daily 'Turki Today' had reported that Galatasaray, which will participate in the Champions League next year after winning the Turkish league last season, seeks to sign Leao as it has made an offer to the player to contract him.

The player and his club strongly desire to part ways this summer, as they feel his career with Milan has reached its peak, and there is no intention to discuss a new contract at San Siro.

While both expected clubs to flock with offers, that did not happen, except for clubs from the Saudi Professional League and the Turkish Super League.

Leao recently participated with the Portuguese national team in the 2026 World Cup, but he was not a starter in the lineup of Spanish coach Roberto Martinez, and the team bid farewell to the tournament from the Round of 16.