Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal set to sign AC Milan superstar ahead of next season

According to the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, Saudi side Al Hilal is willing to pay at least €100 million for Milan superstar Rafael Leao. Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus wants to reconcile with compatriot Rafael Leao, therefore the Saudi club is prepared to make a formal offer worth more than €100 million, according to Portuguese publication O Jogo.

Leao's agreement with the Rossoneri has a €175 million clause, which Al Hilal has not yet considered paying. However, the initial bid for the Rossoneri is certain to surpass €100 million. O Jogo anticipates Al Hilal to make an official proposal by this coming weekend, and Antonio, Leao's father, has been entrusted with negotiations with the Saudi side.

According to the article, Mário Rui, a Portuguese intermediary with market powers in the Saudi Pro League and ties to the Royal Family, will also be participating in talks. Rui previously helped facilitate Neymar and Otavio's move to Saudi Arabia this past summer.

Amidst all of this, it's worth noting that the Saudi club's coach is Jorge Jesus, who is not only Portuguese but was also Rafa Leao's first manager at Sporting. This could be a further incentive for Leao to be persuaded by Al-Hilal's proposition, assuming it materialises.

AC Milan reveal home kit for 2024/25 football season

AC Milan's home jersey for the upcoming 2024-25 season was formally presented today, in collaboration with global sports firm PUMA. The club put out a statement on social media saying, ‘nothing says football heritage like the red and black stripes of AC Milan, synonymous with success, passion, and style – from the turf to the streets since 1899’.

The new shirt's 'traditional look' comprises equal-width stripes, a blank back for name and number writing (as league regulations dictate), and a patch right below the neck honouring Milan's 125-year history.The inscription 'Social Club Institution' on the inner collar is a distinguishing feature of this new kit, symbolising the club's unwavering commitment to social issues and emphasising AC Milan's character as a cultural and social institution dedicated to encouraging positive societal change in accordance with its values.