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Rafael Leao has delivered an emotional goodbye message to AC Milan as a club and the supporters, insisting he will remain a fan. Over the weekend, Leao’s move to Galatasaray on a permanent basis was announced by both clubs. The Turkish side even confirmed that the fee will be €38m plus bonuses, while Milan stand to take 20% of any future profits from his sale. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! In many ways it is the end of an era, given Leao racked up seven seasons with the club, making 291 appearances across all competitions, with 80 goals and 65 assists. The highs include the Scudetto and Supercoppa Italiana wins, plus the 2022-23 Champions League semi-final run. The winger leaves having made many memories, ones that he will hold dearly too. On his Instagram profile, Leao published a message that he sat down and recorded in which he gave a proper farewell to the Rossoneri. “Ciao Rossoneri fans, I made this video to thank everyone. For me it’s been a beautiful seven-year journey, which to me feels like more, because as soon as I arrived I felt at home, and so did my family. “Of course the emotion is always there, but I leave this life at Milan with a smile. With a smile, because I managed to play, to show my best version, with a smile. So thank you, thank you from the heart. Thank you from the heart to everyone. “This isn’t a goodbye, because I’m one of you. I’ll watch Milan wherever I am. Now I’m a fan from the outside, but the best moments will always stay in my heart. “So thank you, truly, to everyone. Forza Milan, sempre.” ❤️🖤 Rafael Leão gives one last heartfelt message to Milan fans: “Ciao Rossoneri fans, I made this video to thank everyone. For me it’s been a beautiful seven-year journey, which to me feels like more, because as soon as I arrived I felt at home, and so did my family. Of… pic.twitter.com/FrtdtSNocl — Milan Matters (@MilanMatters) August 31, 2026