WHAT HAPPENED?
The Portugal international has become a talismanic presence at AC Milan, with the 24-year-old considered to be so important to that cause that he was – after generating plenty of transfer talk – recently tied to a new contract through to 2028.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Leao has been overshadowed by club colleague Christian Pulisic this season – as the USMNT star continues to flourish in Italy – but has still registered six goals and nine assists in 27 Serie A appearances. His latest strike came in a 3-0 victory over Lecce, but even that was not enough to impress former Milan, Roma and Real Madrid forward Cassano.
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