Rafael Leao and Ismael Bennacer’s contracts can be renewed by AC Milan, according to technical director Paolo Maldini.
Rafael Leao, a forward for Portugal, has been mentioned in connection with a number of elite teams, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.
The 23-year-contract old’s with Milan expires in 2024, and Maldini stated that they were close to reaching an extension since the player was eager to stay before Milan’s 1-0 Coppa Italia home loss to Torino.
“We are talking, there are videocalls too and not just in-person meetings,” Maldini told Mediaset. “We will try to reach an agreement. It seems like both parties want to continue together and we will try to close a deal.
“This team was largely built on the transfer campaign of 2019 and practically all of those who arrived have extended their contracts. I have to say, all those who wanted to renew their deals have done so.”
Bennacer, a 25-year-old defensive midfielder from Algeria, is under contract with the Rossoneri through 2024 as well, although Maldini claimed they are close to finalizing a renewal.
“Absolutely, I think we will in the next 24-36 hours,” he said.
The reigning Italian champions are currently third in Serie A, seven points behind leaders Napoli after 17 games.
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