Rafael Leão has prolonged his contract with Milan and he’s additionally getting a serious bump in wage.

Leão has been one of the best participant at Milan for the previous couple of seasons, placing his talents on show to tug the Rossoneri to the Champions League semi-final this 12 months, and to the Scudetto final 12 months.

There was robust want on the aspect of the membership and the participant to resume the contract of the Portuguese, and after the Leão case with Sporting Lisbon and Lille was lastly settled in courtroom, Rafa agreed all the things with the Membership and right this moment he signed a brand new contract.

“Milan is happy to announce that Rafael Alexandre da Conceição Leão has renewed his contract with the Membership till 30 June 2028,” an announcement reads. “Since becoming a member of in the summertime of 2019, Rafa boasts 162 appearances, 41 targets and 29 assists for the Rossoneri, and was named ‘Finest Participant in Serie A’ final season. Milan and Rafael proceed their journey collectively.”

Rafa’s new contract sees him earn €5m plus bonuses per season. As well as, a launch clause of €175m has additionally been included. There are reviews within the media that the ahead will change his quantity subsequent season, going from #17 to #10, which could possibly be vacated by Brahim Díaz if he returns to Madrid.

“I’m very glad, it was one thing I wished to do and now it’s carried out. We hope to do nice issues sooner or later,” Leão instructed reporters as he left Casa Milan on Friday, sporting the 2023/24 Milan jersey in his automobile. “Will I retain #17? Let’s see, let’s see… it’s a particular quantity for me.”

On Sunday, Leão and Milan will play their closing match of the season, taking over Hellas Verona at Stadio San Siro in entrance of over 70,000 followers. The Diavolo already secured a high 4 end.