Spanish coach Rafael Benitez says he does not know whether Rafael Leao will remain at AC Milan, as the forward voices dissatisfaction with his position at the club during his seventh year there.
Leao has spoken about his discontent with his current status at AC Milan and indicated that he is considering leaving the club. His comments have placed further focus on his future as the new Serie A season approaches.
Benitez was asked about Leao’s situation and admitted he was uncertain about what lies ahead for the player. “I don’t know if Leao will stay,” Benitez said, reflecting the lack of clarity surrounding the forward’s next move.
The remarks come as Leao reaches his seventh year as an AC Milan player. During that time, he has established himself as an important figure at the club, but his recent comments suggest that he is unhappy with his present standing.
Leao’s stated intention to leave has raised questions over whether he will continue with AC Milan or seek a new challenge elsewhere. Benitez did not offer a prediction on the outcome, instead acknowledging that he was not confident about their prospects together.
There was no further detail about the reasons for Leao’s dissatisfaction or about any possible destination for the player. The immediate issue remains whether he will begin the new campaign as an AC Milan player or whether his concerns will lead to a departure.
AC Milan are due to begin their Serie A campaign with a match against Torino. That fixture will provide the first competitive test of the new season and comes at a time when attention is already focused on Leao’s position at the club.
For now, his future remains unresolved. Leao has expressed his unhappiness and spoken of his intention to leave, while Benitez has made clear that he cannot say whether the player will stay. The uncertainty therefore continues ahead of AC Milan’s opening match with Torino.
The situation leaves the club facing the possibility of starting the new Serie A season with questions over one of its established players. Until Leao’s plans become clearer, neither his continued involvement with AC Milan nor a move away from the club can be confirmed.