
<p>AC Milan has <a href="https://www.acmilan.com/it/news/articoli/media/2023-06-02/comunicato-ufficiale-rafael-leao" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confirmed</a> that Rafael Leao has signed a new contract extension to remain with the club. The news is particularly important considering that the 23-year-old star’s previous deal was set to expire in 2024. However, the Italian side has now tied down their key player until the summer of 2028.</p>



<p>Along with the contract extension, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/ac-milan-tv-schedule/">Milan</a> has also reportedly included a release clause. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is claiming that Leao’s new deal has a release clause worth about $188 million. This massive stipulation will most likely ease Milan’s fears that they will lose Leao to another team.</p>



<h5>Massive teams ready to pounce before deal</h5>



<p>There has been speculation concerning Leao’s future for months now. Because of his precarious position with Milan, major clubs expressed interest in Leao. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid have all been linked with Leao in recent months.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Official, confirmed. Rafa Leão signs new long term deal with AC Milan valid until June 2028. 🔴⚫️✍🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a><br><br>Release clause: €175m.<br><br>Salary: €5m net per year plus €2m add ons &amp; signing fee.<br><br>Huge one for Milan as previous deal was due to expire in June 2024. <a href="https://t.co/vVrbgXL6Qp">pic.twitter.com/vVrbgXL6Qp</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1664633378564390917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Despite the interest of other teams, Leao previously reiterated his desire to remain with the club. The Portugal international told <em>Sky Sport Italia</em> of his wishes just last month. “I want to stay here at Milan, yes — but there are some things to resolve,” <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11989219/I-want-stay-Rafael-Leao-sees-future-AC-Milan-starring-Champions-League.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> Leao. “I’m still under contract for one more year. We’re in talks.”</p>



<p>“I feel at home at AC Milan. I’m so, so happy to be here,” continued the winger. “What matters most now is that we’re in the [<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Champions League</a>] semifinals. It’s a great season and I want to continue helping the team.”</p>



<h2>Rafael Leao deserving of massive contract with Milan</h2>



<p>Leao has become one of the most important players for Milan since he arrived in 2019. The tricky winger helped I Rossoneri&nbsp;collect the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/serie-a-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Serie A</a> title during the 2021/22 season. He was even named in the Italian league’s team of the year. That same season, he won the award for Serie A’s Footballer of the Year.</p>



<p>Although Milan dropped down to fourth in the Italian top flight this season, Leao has continued his impressive play. The Portuguese playmaker racked up 14 goals and 15 assists throughout various competitions during the current campaign. Milan will finish their season off with a home match against Verona on Sunday.</p>



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AC Milan has confirmed that they have agreed to a contract extension with Rafael Leao. The new deal includes a $188 million release clause.

Rafael Leao new Milan contract has $188 million release clause


<p>Antonio Conte is continuing to delay on committing to a contract future with <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/tottenham-tv-schedule/">Spurs.</a> Last year, the Italian coach only signed an 18-month contract when he arrived at the club. His current contract expires at the end of June. Spurs do have an option to extend the coach’s stay. However, this is a short-term solution.</p>



<p>Spurs hierarchy obviously wants Conte to stay, and stay long term. However, Conte has not agreed a new deal just yet. <a href="https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11559793/Tottenham-fail-bid-tie-Antonio-Conte-new-deal-season-resumes.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Mail</em></a> is reporting that Spurs have upped their offer to help persuade their coach to remain at the helm. However, the supposed $1.2 million annual raise hasn’t made Conte budge. </p>



<h2>Contract negotiations between Conte and Spurs stall</h2>



<p>Discussions between Conte and club chairman Daniel Levy have been ongoing for months now. This includes during the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">World Cup</a> in which Spurs, like other teams, have had a break from busy schedules. However, these talks have not materialized any real contract breakthroughs.</p>



<p>Conte currently receives about $18.2 million per year to manage Spurs. <em><a href="https:\/\/theathletic.com/4017363/2022/12/20/antonio-conte-tottenham-contract-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a></em> has recently reported that the coach would like to see his salary rise to about $24 million annually to remain at the job. Nevertheless, it appears as if money isn’t the only factor in Conte’s decision.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">12 months of this 🔥 <a href="https:\/\/t.co/ogaKRXM49x">pic.twitter.com/ogaKRXM49x</a></p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1587739038651408384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h5>Conte is used to winning titles</h5>



<p>Ambition is clearly important to Conte. He wants to win trophies. The Italian previously won major titles during his spells at Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan. Though his time with Tottenham has been short so far, his team has not really even come close to a major trophy just yet.</p>



<p>January signings could ultimately be a major element to Conte committing to a new contract. The coach has made it clear that he wants reinforcements as soon as possible. Spurs do have a solid core group at the club, but a few high profile signings next month could take the team to where Conte is used to being.</p>



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Antonio Conte is stalling on contract talks with Spurs as the coach reportedly wants more money and more recruits in January transfers.

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