Rafael Leão set for Galatasaray move as Portuguese star flies to Istanbul for medicals

Transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that AC Milan winger Rafael Leão is flying to Istanbul today to complete a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray. The deal is a four-year contract until 2030 worth a €45m total package (€43m guaranteed + €2m bonuses), with a 20% sell-on clause and €10m net annual salary plus bonuses. Aston Villa were interested but the finances didn’t work; Galatasaray have pulled it off. The post is trending because it’s a major surprise transfer of a high-profile Premier League/Serie A talent to the Turkish Super Lig, complete with concrete numbers from a credible Sky Germany source, sparking massive excitement among Galatasaray fans and debate among football followers.