Leao: 'My love for Milan will never end'

Rafael Leao bids an emotional farewell to AC Milan as he heads to Galatasaray.

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What happened. Rafael Leao has left AC Milan for Galatasaray after seven years, with the agreement reached today.

• Leao said he would have preferred to say goodbye on the field in front of the fans.
• He had a proposal from Aston Villa, but their bid did not satisfy Milan or the player.
• Leao is expected to earn €12m per season in Istanbul.

“My love for Milan will never end. I will keep watching from afar.”

— Rafael Leao

Leao will be remembered for winning the Scudetto and Supercoppa Italiana with Milan.

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