Leao dreams of joining the European giants in the summer

Rafael Leao is eager to join Barcelona this summer, Spanish media report. According to El Nacional, the Portuguese winger sees this as the ideal moment to take the big step in his career and move from Serie A to a club with an ambitious project like Barcelona.

Leao is particularly attracted by the opportunity to play alongside young stars such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong. He is reported to have been fascinated by the Catalans' style of play and sees a special connection with Yamal, who has impressed him this season.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta strongly supports the idea of ​​transferring Leao. He sees it as an important reinforcement in terms of sport, but also as a signal for the club's strong return to the European arena.

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However, Milan are not willing to let him leave without a big offer. The Italian club have set a price tag of around €70 million, a sum that is currently beyond Barcelona's means without making significant sales.

However, Leao seems determined to leave. He has had a difficult season in Milan and his representatives have already initiated contacts with Barcelona's management to explore the possibility of a transfer.

If Milan agrees to lower the price to around 50-55 million euros, then Barcelona could make a concrete move, especially if they manage to sell some players to balance the finances.

Leao's ambition is clear. to play for Barça, to collaborate with Flick and to compete for major trophies. Now it remains to be seen whether this summer will bring the officialization of his dream at Camp Nou. /Telegraph/