#rafael-leao

#rafael-leao

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Over the past few days, there have been various reports regarding the negotiations to extend Maignan's stay. Daniele Longo stated that the chances of him signing are as low as 10%, but this morning La Gazzetta dello Sport paint an entirely different picture. La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Maignan close to a yes. Official offer from Milan. Contract renewal until 2030, salary raised to Leao's level. Tomorrow they face Verona: the smaller sides are a problem, and Rafa is a doubt."

Santiago Gimenez has missed the last few games with an ankle issue, but he could make a return on Sunday. After receiving the positive news that Rafael Leao has avoided a muscle injury and should be available for the Supercoppa Italiana next week, a further boost has arrived regarding the condition of Gimenez. Santi nearing a return As today's edition of Tuttosport (via MilanPress) reports, Massimiliano Allegri will be without Leao for the game against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Castellanos returned last Saturday against Milan at San Siro. He had played his last Serie A match on Saturday October 4 in the 3-3 home draw against Torino. In October, during the first of a two-week international break, he suffered a grade-two tear to his thigh muscle, needing six weeks out. It's logical that he won't be at his best, but the 28 minutes plus injury time at San Siro helped him regain his match rhythm. Now, Maurizio Sarri is ready to start him again (he has the advantage over Dia) because he knows that with Castellanos, the attacking trio has a different level.