Milan accept Galatasaray’s €45m bid for Leão but Villa are chosen

Rafael Leão appears set for a dramatic exit from Milan, with the club reportedly accepting a €45 million offer from Galatasaray. Turkey has become an increasingly attractive destination for high‑profile players seeking new challenges outside Europe’s traditional power leagues, and Leão’s potential switch fits that trend. According to David Ornstein, Galatasaray have not only met Milan’s valuation but are prepared to offer the winger a salary between €10 million and €12 million.

Aston Villa remain in the race and continue discussions over a loan with an obligation to buy, though Milan prefer a permanent sale and are resisting deferred solutions. Leão has long seemed likely to leave this summer, and Milan’s acceptance of Galatasaray’s bid signals a decisive shift. After years as one of Serie A’s most explosive attackers, the Portuguese forward may now be heading toward a new chapter, with Istanbul emerging as his most concrete destination before he preferred Birmingham.