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Rafael Leao
Born: June 10, 1999
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 11lb (81kg)
Hometown: Almada, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Winger
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| Career History | ||
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| Senior | 2019- | AC Milan |
Sports Mole has 551 articles about Rafael Leao. Articles 1 to 40:
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Leroy Sane explains Arsenal transfer snub as Bayern Munich winger finalises £12.8m agreement
Galatasaray-bound attacker Leroy Sane explains why he chose to sign for the Turkish giants over Arsenal as he confirms his exit from Bayern Munich.Jun 12, 12:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fvincent-kompany.jpg "Manager of Bayern Munich Vincent Kompany during a press conference after his side's game against Heidenheim, on December 7, 2024")
Bayern Munich transfer news latest: Vincent Kompany identifies Florian Wirtz alternative with club ‘exploring’ deal
Bayern Munich look set to miss out on attacker Florian Wirtz, though a report claims that the Bavarian already have an alternative target they would like to pursue.Jun 10, 16:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fjunior-firpo.jpg "Leeds United's left-back Junior Firpo on April 21, 2025")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Junior Firpo to Real Betis, Clement Lenglet to Atletico Madrid, Bradley Barcola to Bayern Munich
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Junior Firpo to Real Betis, Clement Lenglet to Atletico Madrid and Bradley Barcola to Bayern Munich.Jun 9, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Ftijjani-reijnders.jpg "AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates after scoring on November 5, 2024")
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders deal agreed, but interest set to cool on England international
Manchester City agree a deal to sign AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders, but could drop their interest in Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White as a result, according to a report.Jun 4, 09:54
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Leroy Sane "past his best" as Arsenal warned of "red flags" with free transfer for Bayern Munich winger
Arsenal should steer clear of a free transfer for Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane as the deal throws up a lot of "red flags", Gunners expert Charles Watts believes.Jun 3, 12:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Poland in October 2024")
Portugal lineup vs. Germany: Predicted XI for Wednesday's UEFA Nations League semi-final
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up for their UEFA Nations League semi-final against Germany in Munich on Wednesday.Jun 2, 14:14
![Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/lhVYxoIEqyhQ09Ib6oLdol3aNbM=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fbenjamin-sesko.jpg "Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]")
Arsenal summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into Arsenal's summer 2025 transfer window, including top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions.Jun 2, 12:04
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Champions League Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Tournament from the 2024-25 edition, including Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha.Jun 1, 10:30
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Rodrygo to Arsenal transfer prediction made as Real Madrid winger 'makes decision' on future
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour explains why he does not expect the Gunners to pay over the odds to sign Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo this summer.May 31, 13:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fleroy-sane.jpg "Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in October 2024.")
Leroy Sane latest: Arsenal, Spurs suffer transfer setback as Bayern Munich attacker's agent speaks out
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are dealt a blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich attacker Leroy Sane, whose agent appears to deliver a positive contract update.May 30, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fcwjg.jpg "Charles Watts/Joan Garcia composite image")
Joan Garcia: Arsenal can repeat Liverpool transfer trick to win race for £21m Espanyol goalkeeper
Arsenal may struggle to win the race for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia if they cannot offer him the number one shirt, expert Charles Watts warns.May 30, 12:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fmassimiliano-allegri.jpg "Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri on May 15, 2024")
Massimiliano Allegri set for Arsenal second debut as AC Milan confirm 57-year-old as new manager
AC Milan confirm that they have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach following the dismissal of Sergio Conceicao.May 30, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fraflea.jpg "Charles Watts/Rafael Leao composite")
Arsenal sent double Rafael Leao, Kaoru Mitoma transfer warning after Andrea Berta 'contact'
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains why he is leaning towards a move for Real Madrid's Rodrygo over AC Milan's Rafael Leao, who has also been linked with the Gunners.May 29, 11:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fdiogo-jota-cody-gakpo.jpg "Liverpool forwards Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo in September 2024.")
Liverpool transfer news: Bayern Munich 'make contact' over Reds attacker after Florian Wirtz snub
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to turn their attention to a Liverpool forward after missing out on Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz.May 27, 14:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Frafael-leao.jpg "AC Milan's Rafael Leao on August 17, 2024")
Arsenal make 'direct contact' for £146.9m winger as Andrea Berta identifies two new summer targets
Arsenal reportedly add two new wingers to their transfer shortlist for the summer window, including AC Milan's Rafael Leao and a Premier League option.May 25, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Feberechi-eze_1.jpg "Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Tottenham Hotspur, on May 11, 2025")
Eberechi Eze transfer latest: European heavyweight 'join Man United, Man City, Chelsea' in race for 40-goal attacker
Bayern Munich reportedly consider making a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze during this summer's transfer window.May 25, 08:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fjoaraf.jpg "Joao Felix and Rafael Leao of AC Milan look dejected on February 18, 2025")
Preview: AC Milan vs. Monza - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Monza, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 14:20
Cristiano Ronaldo latest: Is the 40-year-old fit for Portugal's UEFA Nations League semi-final?
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez confirms that Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for the UEFA Nations League semi-final clash against Germany.May 21, 13:45
Barcelona 'considering' shock move for AC Milan star ahead of summer transfer window
Barcelona are reportedly eyeing up a move for AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, should Raphinha depart from Camp Nou this summer.May 14, 14:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Ftijjani-reijnders-nikola-moro.jpg "Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan) and Nikola Moro (Bologna) on May 10, 2025")
Preview: AC Milan vs. Bologna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Coppa Italia final between AC Milan and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 12, 14:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fchristian-pulisic-rafael-leao.jpg "AC Milan duo Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao in September 2024.")
Chelsea 'initiate contacts' to sign AC Milan attacker as Blues prepare to rival Arsenal in transfer race
Chelsea reportedly initiate contacts over a potential deal to sign AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, who is also attracting interest from Arsenal.May 10, 09:27
Preview: AC Milan vs. Bologna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 15:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fchristian-pulisic.jpg "Christian Pulisic of AC Milan on March 8, 2025")
Preview: Genoa vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Genoa and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 3, 08:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fluka-jovic_1.jpg "Luka Jovic scores and celebrates for AC Milan on April 23, 2025")
Preview: Venezia vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Venezia and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 25, 09:30
Inter Milan (1) 0-3 (4) AC Milan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Luka Jovic stars
Luka Jovic inspires AC Milan to a 3-0 win over Inter Milan on Wednesday, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory and booking their spot in the Coppa Italia final.Apr 23, 21:02
Preview: AC Milan vs. Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Atalanta BC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 18, 13:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 23, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news latest: Mikel Arteta identifies 'star signing' for summer window as he looks to win Premier League
Arsenal are reportedly willing to significantly back Mikel Arteta in the summer transfer market, as the Gunners boss looks to finally win the Premier League title.Apr 9, 23:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fmikel-arteta_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'inquisitive' about potential audacious Serie A double dip this summer
Arsenal are reportedly interested in both Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez and AC Milan talisman Rafael Leao this summer.Apr 8, 23:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Milan on April 2, 2025")
Preview: AC Milan vs. Fiorentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Fiorentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 15:47
Preview: AC Milan vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg between AC Milan and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 31, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_5.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during his side's UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark, on March 23, 2025")
Portugal 5-2 Denmark (5-3 agg): Highlights, man of the match, stats as Cristiano Ronaldo's blushes spared in UEFA Nations League
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Sunday's Nations League clash between Portugal and Denmark.Mar 23, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm-up on July 5, 2024")
Portugal lineup vs. Denmark: Predicted XI for Nations League quarter-final first-leg clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final first-leg clash with Denmark.Mar 18, 23:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_4.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on November 15, 2024")
Preview: Denmark vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Denmark and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 18, 23:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fchristian-pulisic.jpg "AC Milan's Christian Pulisic pictured on August 31, 2024")
Preview: AC Milan vs. Como - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Como, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fenzo-maresca.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on September 21, 2024.")
Chelsea transfer news latest: Midfield signing rumoured as Enzo Maresca's team 'ask' for details
Chelsea will reportedly make a move for a Serie A midfielder this summer transfer window under specific circumstances, but they may have other priorities.Mar 6, 01:25
Chelsea, Arsenal in line for transfer boost as Barcelona 'request information' on £144m-rated attacker
Barcelona apparently 'ask for information' on AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, who has a mammoth £144.4m release clause in his Rossoneri contract.Feb 28, 18:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fsergio-conceicao.jpg "Milan coach Sergio Conceicao on February 18, 2025")
Preview: AC Milan vs. Lazio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Lazio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 28, 14:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fruben-amorim_1.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on November 28, 2024")
Man United, Man City 'set to battle' for £82.5m-rated attacker during this summer's transfer window
Manchester United and Manchester City could reportedly battle for the signature of AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao this summer.Feb 27, 18:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fjoao-felix_1.jpg "AC Milan forward Joao Felix in February 2025.")
Preview: Bologna vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Serie A clash between Bologna and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 25, 16:08
Chelsea transfer news: Blues handed £79m boost in pursuit of Serie A star?
AC Milan are reportedly willing to sell winger Rafael Leao for as little as £66m this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Barcelona.Feb 21, 13:55
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