EMERSON ROYAL PUSHES FOR MILAN
The market has something to do with it, of course, but above all for prove to himself and to the staff that he can be that footballer who has only shown in flashes with the Milan shirt. Among the most important players at European level, Leao has the opportunity to fully show the potential that everyone has recognized in him in recent years but which, up to now, has not been exploited 100% and to place himself on the same level as the best . “I prepared myself mentally because the European Championship has always been my dream and my goal. I’m having fun, with great players, a great coach, and my goal is to make a great individual and collective campaign“, declared the class of ’99 in the press conference on the eve of which he was the protagonist. He hopes to be the protagonist on the pitch too, even if there are still no certainties about the possibility that coach Martinez will be able to propose it again from the first minute against Calhanoglu and his teammates.
ZIRKZEE? NO, A FORMER INTER RECOMMENDS THE RIGHT ‘9’ FOR MILAN
Show off to emerge on an individual level and try to help Portugal lift the second trophy after the 2016 edition, but also to consolidate the status of an attractive footballer on the international market. In recent days there has been a lot of rumors about the alleged interest of the Saudi championship and in particular about the contacts between Al-Hilal and an intermediary close to Leao’s father, Antonio, and about the hidden approval of Paris Saint-Germain, still looking for a replacement for Kylian Mbappé and in which a manager who has already worked with the AC Milan player in the past, compatriot Luis Campos, operates. Rumors which at the moment do not lead to anything concrete, given that Leao has a contract with the Rossoneri club until 2028 and a release clause of 175 million euros and has repeatedly reiterated that he is very happy with his current team.
However, that the topic is sensitive and that, in these times, questions on the topic can generate at least a hint of embarrassment – perhaps also in light of the enigmatic words released by comrade Theo Hernandez from France’s retreat – this is demonstrated by the curious episode that occurred in the last pre-Türkiye conference. When asked by a reporter for clarification on possible transfer market developments in the coming weeks, Leao’s every possible attempt at a response was nipped almost immediately by the communications manager of the Portuguese national team. Who replaced the player by asking to move the target to the football played and the European Championships. An ultra-protective attitude towards one of Portugal’s most important elements, but which certainly does not completely dispel doubts about Leao’s future. For the answer we just have to wait for the next episode.
