Gonçalo Ramos has begun training with Milan for the first time, while Rafael Leão’s future at the club remains in doubt, according to reports from Perth. The pair, who arrived in Perth on the previous evening, worked separately from the rest of the squad, who focused on tactical work under coach Paulo Amorim.
Ramos, the most expensive signing of this transfer window for Milan, joined from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee exceeding €70 million. The club secured his signature amidst competition from other clubs, demonstrating a clear intention to bolster their attacking options. Ramos and Leão both maintained their fitness during the off-season with individual training sessions, appearing to be in reasonable physical condition upon arrival.
However, their prospects at Milan appear divergent. Leão has expressed his desire to leave the club after seven seasons, reiterating this intention in multiple interviews in late May and early June. He has been linked with moves to Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, and Milan are awaiting a suitable offer, though Leão reportedly hopes for interest from the Premier League or La Liga. Despite his desire to depart, Leão participated in training in Perth.
Milan are also anticipating the arrival of defender Diawara, the club’s latest acquisition, who is expected to land in Perth later today. Christopher Nkunku is progressing well in his recovery, while Alessandro Gilardino is improving but is not pushing himself after experiencing discomfort in his right thigh on Saturday. It remains to be seen if Leão will feature in the upcoming derby against Inter, though Ramos could make his debut, potentially for a limited number of minutes.
The arrival of Ramos addresses Milan’s need for a central striker, while Leão’s potential departure would create a vacancy in the wide attacking positions. This transfer activity signals Milan’s ambition to remain competitive in Serie A and potentially in European competitions.
