Manchester United could be handed a significant boost in their summer plans after Rafael Leão publicly confirmed his desire to leave AC Milan.

The Portuguese winger made his intentions clear in comments shared by Fabrizio Romano from Sport TV Portugal, stating he wants a “new chapter” in his career.

Leão said he is proud of what he accomplished at San Siro but now feels ready to test himself in a different league after several years with the Italian club.

His exact words, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, were: “I’m proud as I made history at AC Milan but I want new chapter. I feel ready to play in another league.”

The 26-year-old added: “I did my best for Milan, but it’s time to try another challenge.”

The timing of the announcement carries significance, as AC Milan suffered a damaging final-day defeat to Cagliari that cost them Champions League qualification, with the club finishing fifth in Serie A.

Massimiliano Allegri was subsequently dismissed as part of a wider reset at the club, deepening the uncertainty surrounding Milan’s immediate future.

That instability could make Leão a more attainable target than he has been in previous transfer windows, despite his release clause being reported as extremely high.

Milan’s absence from Champions League football next season means reduced income, which could force the club to take more realistic offers seriously if the right bid arrives.

Manchester United have already been linked with the winger, with reports this week claiming Leão is on the club’s shortlist as manager Michael Carrick looks to add more explosiveness to his attack.

Leão recently admitted he enjoys watching Manchester United, a detail that has only added further fuel to the speculation surrounding a potential move to Old Trafford.

From a footballing perspective, he would bring a genuine fear factor to United’s attack, with his pace, power and ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations highly valued.

When operating at his best, Leão is capable of changing a match on his own, making him the type of winger who could transform United’s attacking options considerably.

However, the risk attached to such a deal is clear, as the winger has previously been criticised for drifting in and out of games at crucial moments.

United cannot afford another high-cost forward who delivers only in flashes, so consistency would need to be a central conversation in any negotiations over a transfer fee.

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