After an over five-month goal drought, Rafael Leao marked his return to league scoring with a stunning strike against Atalanta on Sunday evening.
As reported by Corriere della Sera, Rafael Leao not only scored a remarkable goal but also delivered an outstanding overall performance against Atalanta, earning praise from Milan coach Stefano Pioli.
Pioli acknowledged the quality and consistency in Leao’s play, emphasizing the need for the Portuguese forward to capitalize on his attacking abilities, a responsibility that rests solely on Leao himself.
This season has seen a shift in Leao’s playing style, with an increased focus on providing assists rather than scoring goals. Despite his selflessness being an asset, there is a recognition that a player of Leao’s talent should aspire for more than the four goals he has scored in 23 Serie A games so far.
The coaching staff at Milanello reveals that Zlatan Ibrahimovic, renowned for his goal-scoring prowess, is actively assisting Leao in honing his scoring abilities. Ibrahimovic sees Leao as a ‘genius’ and believes in channeling that genius to unlock his full potential.
In the midst of Leao’s positive developments, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly eyeing him as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappé, who is expected to join Real Madrid.
However, any interest from PSG is met with Milan’s firm stance that Leao is non-transferable. The Rossoneri management is unwavering, and only an extraordinary offer could prompt a reconsideration of Leao’s status at the club.