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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 561 articles about Rafael Leao. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Liverpool vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly between Liverpool and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.11:20
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Preview: Arsenal vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Arsenal and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 21, 14:01
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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.Jul 10, 13:33
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Marcus Rashford: Man United outcast receives Barcelona boost after manager confirms transfer decision
Marcus Rashford receives a boost in securing a dream move to Barcelona as the La Liga champions are forced to remove another attacking player from their list of summer targets.Jul 8, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fimago1063230160-1-686b67617f4d8840566742.jpg "Portugal's Rafael Leao pictured in June 2025")
Barcelona turn to 'new' left-wing target after failed Nico Williams talks
After failing to reach an agreement with Nico Williams, Barcelona are back at square one in their pursuit of a new left winger.Jul 7, 07:07
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Arsenal 'advancing' in talks to sign 23-year-old as manager delivers transfer update
Arsenal are reportedly advancing in talks to sign a 23-year-old attacker, who is 'open' to joining Mikel Arteta's team during the summer transfer window.Jul 5, 14:37
Marcus Rashford: European giant ‘could bid’ for Man United outcast ‘prioritising move abroad’ after Aston Villa rejection
Marcus Rashford could be the subject of a bid from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich this summer, according to a report.Jul 1, 13:16
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'willing to pay £60m' for Portuguese superstar
Manchester United reportedly consider moving for AC Milan's Rafael Leao during this summer's transfer window.Jun 28, 17:25
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Arsenal transfer news: 'Discussions' held over surprise attacker move after Nico Williams blow
Bayern Munich reportedly discuss a surprise swoop for an Arsenal attacker after conceding defeat in their pursuits of Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams.Jun 22, 21:54
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Liverpool star continuing to 'attract transfer interest' from Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are reportedly still showing an interest in signing Liverpool's Cody Gakpo as an alternative option to Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.Jun 18, 16:15
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Arsenal given Anthony Gordon transfer hope following Nico Williams Barcelona blow
Arsenal signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United this summer is not impossible, Charles Watts believes, as the Gunners scope out alternatives to Barcelona-bound Nico Williams.Jun 17, 16:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fimago1062877573-1-684aba33958d9648572705.jpg "Germany's Leroy Sane pictured on June 8, 2025")
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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