AC Milan’s failure to finish in the top four has triggered a major summer reset, putting several players’ futures in question, especially Rafael Leao. Leao is viewed as likely to depart after seven seasons, following his worst campaign and strained relations with fans. Fabrizio Romano indicates that Leao appears set to be another key player leaving, with surrounding figures working to find a way out unless a new sporting director or coach decides to rebuild with Leao. Matteo Moretto adds that the coach and sporting director will be crucial, noting that the club has approached Leao in recent months and that the transfer market has been revolving around him despite disappointing results. Andoni Iraola is mentioned as a possible coaching candidate, and the new leadership will shape Leao’s outcome.
"It continues to seem to me that Rafa Leao will be another key player leaving Milan this summer. Today we're talking about management and coaches, but in terms of players, those surrounding Leao, including the new figures who have approached the player in recent months, are working to find a way out. "Unless, of course, a sporting director or coach comes along and says, 'No, we'll start again with Leao plus 10 others.' That can always happen, but for now, this is the direction.""
"I believe the coach and sporting director will be crucial in understanding Leao's future. In recent months and weeks, he's been approached by the club: the transfer market is revolving around Leao despite a season that fell short of expectations. We'll see what path the new sporting directors will take."
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