Fenerbahce leave after Rafael Leao and Milan meetings

Fenerbahce directors have left Milan after talks, discovering the conditions with which they could get a deal for Rafael Leao, but much depends on their Champions League qualification.

The Turkish delegation flew in yesterday with Cihan Kamer at the head of the negotiating team, t hen left again this afternoon.

They were heading to Poland, where tomorrow Fenerbahce will play a preliminary round Champions League tie against Gornik Zabrze.

Their presence in the tournament could well be a decisive factor in the race to sign Rafael Leao, so Galatasaray have the advantage there of already being qualified as Champions of Turkiye.

Rafael Leao unconvinced by Fenerbahce

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Adrien Rabiot, Rafael Leao and Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan show their dejection during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

That is not the only issue, as Milan want a permanent sale at €50m, so are not prepared to accept a loan with obligation to buy that stretches out payment.

Leao is also looking for a minimum of €8m per season wages plus add-ons.

Besiktas are also still in the running, as only Turkish Super Lig sides seem genuinely ready to make an offer for the Portugal international.

Fresh developments are not expected anytime soon, so this could well drag on through the summer.

Monitor for official confirmation of any Leao transfer to Fenerbahce, as it would impact Milan's attacking options and Serie A competitive balance.