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Rafael Leão? I hope he is received in the best possible way

CNN Portugal8 September 2026 at 14:53

Rafael Leão is set to return to Alvalade, this time with Galatasaray's colors, to face Sporting in a match that marks his return to his former club. The Portuguese forward, who transferred from Sporting to Milan in 2023, will face his former team in a context of sporting rivalry. The Lions' goalkeeper expressed the hope that Sporting fans would welcome Rafael Leão in the best possible way, acknowledging the player's history with the club. Rafael Leão is a Portuguese international who left Sporting in a multi-million deal, having since played for AC Milan before moving to Galatasaray.

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