Rafael Leão, current Galatasaray player, explained the reasons for his departure from AC Milan during the preview of the match between the Turkish club and Sporting, related to the Champions League. The Portuguese forward left the Italian club after a season and a half and moved to Galatasaray during the last transfer window.
At the press conference ahead of the match against the Portuguese team, Leão revealed he had a conversation with Rúben Amorim, current Sporting coach. The player did not specify when or under what circumstances this conversation took place, but confirmed the contact between them.
The Portuguese forward, who had previously worked with Amorim at Sporting during the 2023/24 season, showed familiarity with the style of play of the Lisbon team. Amorim's team is considered one of the most competitive in Portuguese and European football.
The match between Galatasaray and Sporting is part of the Champions League group stage and represents a reunion for Leão with his former club. The Portuguese is one of the main figures of the Turkish side, who aim to continue their good performance in the European competition.
