WATCH: Leao in tears at the end of the Chelsea match
The Portuguese left winger was in tears at the end of the Champions League match between AC Milan and Chelsea.
Rafael Leao is the undisputed protagonist of AC Milan in recent months, on and off the pitch. The Portuguese left winger has resumed the season just as he closed it: scoring, dribbling and providing assists.
The former Lille talent has been crucial with his 11 goal contributions in 12 appearances so far. Leao is AC Milan’s extra man and teammates lean on him when they are in trouble. He is a technical leader, now recognized by all. Paolo Maldini is already working to tie him down to a new deal.
The Rossoneri are aware that Leao’s market value has increased a lot during the last year. A significant effort on the part of new owner Gerry Cardinale, and a lucrative contract, are needed to keep him at San Siro for longer. Maldini is confident that at an agreement will be closed very soon with the player happy to stay.
Rafael Leao’s attachment to the Red and Black shirt is certainly not up for debate. The Portuguese ace is in love with AC Milan and yesterday, like all the Rossoneri supporters, he was heartbroken by the defeat against Chelsea. A result that was heavily influenced by the mistakes of German referee Daniel Siebert.
A video of the match shows Leao in tears at the time of his substitution. Tears that are the result of frustration for a game that went bad due to a referee direction that heavily damaged Milan and because of the inability to respond. The images of Leao have literally conquered the Rossoneri fans.
Raffaello ti amo♥️ pic.twitter.com/Qjg0jszPoq
— Matteo Milan (@matteo_milan91) October 11, 2022