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Extends contract with Milan Leao has signed a five-year contract extension with Milan, the club announced Friday.

Impact Leao has blossomed into a star for Milan recently as he's tallied 24 goals and 16 assists across the last two Serie A campaigns, winning the title last season and following it up with a run to the Champions League semis (with one goal and three assists in the competition) this season. The 23-year-old forward has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2027/28 campaign.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Juvenetus Leao won five duels, drew one foul, and registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Juventus.

Impact Leao had a muted performance as the opponents focused on limiting him and Theo Hernandez. He has logged one goal, one assist, seven shots (two on target), and five chances created in his last five appearances. Milan will face Verona in the season finale.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Sampdoria Leao scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Sampdoria.

Impact Leao had his best showing in a while as he opened the scoring with a curled shot after escaping past the offside trap and added an assist with a pinpoint delivery for Olivier Giroud. He's up to 14 goals and 11 assists in the campaign. He has recorded seven shots (two on target), seven key passes, and 13 crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will visit Juventus next Sunday.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot Leao took an off target shot and crossed three times inaccurately during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Leao returned to the lineup on Tuesday, but made no impact on the outcome of the match. The forward finishes his Champions League campaign with a goal and three assists in 11 appearances and has three matches left in Serie A before the end of the season.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leao starts in AC Milan's Champions League second leg vs Inter Rafael Leao has been named in AC Milan’s starting XI for their Champions League semi-final second-leg fixture against Inter Milan. The 23-ye...

MAY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting against Inter Milan Leao (groin) will feature in the starting XI versus Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Impact Leao is back on the pitch after having been sidelined for the prior two contests due to his groin issue. In his last five outings (four starts), the attacking midfielder recorded two goals on seven shots (three on target), two assists and eight crosses (two accurate). With Leao playing Tuesday, he should be a top-end fantasy target given his offensive upside.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Inter Leao (groin) "seems to be fit. He trained almost fully Sunday, and we hope he'll be able to it completely Monday," coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Leao will go through further fitness tests but is trending in the right direction after missing two games with an adductor pull. He might bite the bullet and start even if at less than 100 percent given the situation. He has posted two goals, two assists, seven shots (three on target), and six chances created in his last five appearances.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Spezia match Leao (groin) has trained on the side following the first Inter game and won't play versus Spezia, but there's optimism he will be ready for the return leg, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Leao won't be risked in Serie A as he attempts to recover from a minor groin injury. While Alexis Saelemaekers has filled in for him in the last couple of games, the coach could turn to Ante Rebic in this one.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Leao (groin) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Inter.

Impact Leao injured his groin over the weekend and he couldn't recover in time for Wednesday's match, a downgrade for Milan's attack in the first leg. Brahim Diaz and Alexis Saelemaekers are starting on the wings with Junior Messias and a couple others available off the bench. The hope for Leao is that it's not overly serious and he can get some training in before next week's second leg.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in the wrong direction Leao (groin) won't start versus Inter, and the staff is deciding whether to call him up or not, Sky Italy relays.

Impact Leao didn't feel great after a match-day fitness check and could miss out altogether considering the coach's words in the pre-game presser.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan waiting on Leao fitness ahead of Inter showdown AC Milan are still monitoring the fitness of forward Rafael Leao ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final showdown with Inter Milan....

MAY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Late call for first Inter leg Leao (groin) "will try to push Wednesday, and he'll be available if he feels good. He could even start. He'll either play or not even come to the bench. Everything is still up in t...

Impact Leao has a shot to be present after picking up a minor injury in the previous game, but everything will hinge on a game-day fitness test. Alexis Saelemaekers is considering the frontrunner to replace him on the left wing if he couldn't go or didn't start.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with minor injury Leao suffered a slight adductor pull in his right leg, Milan informed.

Impact Leao is considered day-to-day by the club, and his availability for Wednesday's Champions League derby with Inter will go down to the wire.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might have stopped in time Leao (groin) "was serene and felt good after the game. He felt some fatigue or a hint, and it shouldn't be anything particular," coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Leao will take some tests Sunday but, if the early diagnosis was confirmed, he'll have a shot to play midweek against Inter.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off immediately against Lazio Leao left Saturday's game versus Lazio after just 11 minutes due to a groin injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Leao apparently got hurt while changing direction during a sprint and quickly bowed out. He was replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers. He'll take some tests ahead of the Champions League clash versus Inter. Brahim Diaz and Ante Rebic can also play on the left flank if need be.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Used as a sub versus Cremonese Leao generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two chances created, and one corner in 27 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Leao was initially rested but put up close to his usual numbers coming off the bench while trying to orchestrate a late rally, which came up short. He has scored and assisted twice in the past four fixtures, adding six shots (two on target) and eight chances created. Milan will host Lazio Saturday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Roma Leao assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Leao zoomed past opponents at will, led his team in chances and, while he didn't get many attempts off, he came through in the final minute of the game with a pinpoint long cross for Alexis Saeleamekers for his tenth assist of the season. He has posted two goals, two helpers, eight shots (three on target), and seven chances created in the last five matches. Milan will host Cremonese Wednesday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in win Leao scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Lead scored both goals in Sunday's road win. He has scored in just two of his last 12 Serie A matches, but has scored a brace in both of those games. He took three shots (two on target) Sunday, to go with two inaccurate crosses and one interception in his 79 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pioli praises Leao after AC Milan reach Champions League semi-finals AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli says Rafael Leao is “becoming a champion” as the winger helped his side progress to the Champions League s...

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Abuse Milan's Rafael Leao at your peril Late-night fireworks and racist abuse served only to inspire the Portuguese forward to produce yet another devastating display in Naples

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dishes assist in Napoli clash Leao won seven duels and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Leao didn't put up numbers, but he decided the qualification by ripping off a lengthy run, slaloming through defenders, before finding Olivier Giroud with a square ball, allowing his team to gain a commanding lead on aggregate. He hadn't set up a teammate in eight matches. He has scored twice and posted eight shots (three on target), six chances created, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in the past five games. Milan will face Lecce at home Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Bologna Leao won one tackle and one duel and created two scoring chances in 20 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Leao was partially spared ahead of the return leg versus Napoli, but he still could have come away with an assist as he dished two quality square balls after sprinting down the left flank. He'll be back in the XI Tuesday. He has scored twice and added ten shots (five on target), five chances created, and 16 crosses (one accurate) in his last five matches. Milan will then host Lecce next Sunday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots in Napoli match Leao picked up a secondary assist and recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Leao paced his team in shots but was really dangerous just once, and Alex Meret answered the bell. He slipped the ball to Brahim Diaz at the beginning of the action that led to the goal. He's rounding back into shape after a lull, as he has logged two goals, 15 shots (five on target), three chances created, and 17 crosses (one accurate) in the past five games. Milan will face Bologna away Saturday.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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