Theo Hernandez replies to Leao and confirms Milan exit | OneFootball

Theo Hernandez tells Rafael Leao that he’ll ‘never forget’ what they achieved together at Milan: ‘I will always be cheering for you.’

Theo is on the verge of joining Al-Hilal, and for this reason, he has not started the pre-season with the rest of the Rossoneri squad, contrary to Leao.

Theo’s exit is still not official, but Leao has already said goodbye to his former teammate on social media.

Theo replied to Leao’s Instagram post on Wednesday.

Theo replies to Leao before Milan exit

COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Rafael Leaoafter scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on January 14, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“My brother, I’ll never forget what we went through together and what we did together for this jersey,” wrote the French defender.

“I love you so much, my brother. Best of luck with everything. I will always be cheering for you.”

Theo joined Milan in a €22m deal from Real Madrid in 2019. Leao moved to the club that same summer.

Why Theo is leaving Milan

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan leaves the pitch after receiving a red card for diving during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The pair won one Serie A title at San Siro in the 2021-22 campaign, when Leao was named the best player in the league.

Theo is on his way out of Milan as he failed to agree to a contract extension beyond 2026 after months of negotiations with the club. He’s now ready to join Simone Inzaghi’s club Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.