CorSera: Mendes’ entourage growing less confident of Milan renewal for Leao | OneFootball

Rafael Leao is looking increasingly less likely to extend his contract with AC Milan according to the entourage of Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes, a report claims.

As has been reported by Corriere della Sera (via Milan News), there is growing concern among multiple parties that Leao and Milan may not reach the resolution that the fans would like.

The contract talks have been rumbling on for many months but issues such as the release clause and the money that Leao owes to Sporting CP have held up talks.

Whilst his agent, Tim Dimvula, recently explained that the player would like to stay and talks have not broken down, the likes of Mendes feel that the agreement may not be found in the near future.

The Portuguese forward is out of contract in June 2024 which means Milan would need to sell him this summer to get a serious transfer fee. Stefano Pioli dropped him to the bench for the game against Inter.