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Bombshell, Rafael Leao sets 3 conditions to join Barça: the signing will cost...

At the Catalan club, they already know what the AC Milan player's demands are, and he will not give in

Barcelona keeps working on strengthening its attack for next season, and in recent days, one name has gained momentum: Rafael Leao.The Portuguese winger from AC Milan has caught the attention of Joan Laporta and the club's sporting management. In fact, they consider him an ideal addition to play alongside Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres.

Leao, who is 26 years old, has established himself as one of the top figures in Serie A thanks to his speed and ability to break through in one-on-one situations. His profile fits what Hansi Flick is looking for in his project: a player capable of constantly creating danger on the left wing and contributing goals at decisive moments. The Portuguese option has gained ground after the difficulty in securing other targets.

Sets conditions to sign for Barça

Although Rafael Leao is interested in joining the club's project, his signing won't be easy. The forward has put three clear conditions on the table that Joan Laporta will have to meet if he wants him to wear the blue and garnet jersey. The first is financial: the player demands a salary between €8 and €10 million per year, in line with his status and performance at Milan.

The second condition is to sign a long-term contract, for at least six seasons, something that would allow Barça to amortize the operation and the player to enjoy stability at the club. Finally, Leao requests the guarantee that he can be registered without issues in La Liga, avoiding uncertainty clauses that could affect his arrival. His entourage, led by Jorge Mendes, has been clear on this point.

Laporta and Deco assess the operation

There is moderate optimism at Barça regarding the operation, but they are aware of the financial difficulties the club is facing.Meeting Rafael Leao's salary and contract demands will require adjusting the wage bill and possibly making another sale before moving forward with the signing.

For Hansi Flick, bringing in Leao would be a step up in quality for the attack. The Portuguese would provide dribbling and depth to a squad that is looking to regain prominence in the Champions League. With the market moving forward and other clubs watching the situation, Laporta will have to decide soon whether to meet Leao's conditions to make him the star signing of the summer.