Rafael Leao calls Serie A ‘straightforward’ & offers his ideas on London amid Chelsea hyperlinks

AC Milan star Rafael Leao has known as Serie A ‘straightforward’ and lamented London’s climate amid hyperlinks with Chelsea.

The Portuguese worldwide has been closely linked with free spending Chelsea in latest months, with 90min understanding that proprietor Todd Boehly is a ‘big fan’ of Leao and planning to open talks with Milan over a deal to deliver him to Stamford Bridge on the finish of the season.

Milan are at the moment attempting to tie their prized asset right down to a long-term deal however, with talks not making a lot progress in latest months, the door might be open to a switch to the Premier League.

In a latest interview, Leao was eager to say he a lot prefers residing in Milan to the potential of residing in London nonetheless, largely as a result of climate.

“I do not just like the climate there. I went buying the primary time I went to London,” he replied.

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The gifted ahead additionally gave his ideas on Serie A in the intervening time, labelling it straightforward after a tough begin to life on the peninsula: “Serie A may be very straightforward, sure it appears. Before reaching Serie A I used to be in France, the place the primary yr was tough. They got here in laborious. 

“But if you’re expert, if you’re quicker, you possibly can create and make a distinction. The second yr was a lot better and I grew loads. I’ve to indicate the world what I can do on and off the pitch.”

Leao was named Serie A MVP for his contributions to Milan’s shock title win throughout the 2021/22 season. But his kind has dipped barely in latest months, with Divock Origi being most well-liked to the large participant on plenty of events – most notably throughout the latest Milan derby defeat to Inter.