Amorim Warns Leao It Will Be Tough to Reclaim His Milan Position – He Has to Fight

FolioPitch.com – 17 August 2026 | The summer transfer window is fast approaching its end, and Rafael Leao is still struggling to find a new home. The 27-year-old Portuguese international had expressed his desire to leave AC Milan at the end of the 2025-26 season, citing a need for a new experience abroad, ideally in the Premier League or LaLiga. However, despite his clear intentions, Leao remains without enticing offers, and now with just a fortnight of the summer transfer window left to go, there is an increasing possibility that he is still with the Rossoneri come the start of September.

Leao’s future in doubt has been further complicated by a muscular issue that has left him sidelined for the past few games. The latest development came on Saturday, when Milan recorded a 4-2 friendly victory over Manchester United in Wroclaw, Poland. Leao was not involved in the game, and his absence has raised questions about his future in the team.

Speaking after the game, Milan head coach Ruben Amorim warned Leao that it will be tough to reclaim his position in the starting line-up. Amorim stated, ‘I don’t think it’s a serious thing, but I don’t know if he’ll be ready for the first game of the Serie A season against Torino next weekend.’ When asked about Leao’s future, Amorim added, ‘I don’t know, but Leao is one of our players. I’ve already said that we’re happy to have him, he’s a valuable player. So we’ll see, but he has to fight.’

Amorim’s comments suggest that Leao will have to work hard to regain his place in the team. The Portuguese international will face stiff competition from other players, including Alphadjo Cisse, who impressed in the friendly game against Manchester United. Cisse’s performance will make it difficult for Leao to reclaim his spot, and Amorim’s warning has left Leao’s future in doubt.

Amorim warns Leao it will be tough to reclaim his Milan position – He has to fight, and it’s clear that Leao will have to put in the effort to regain his place in the team. With the summer transfer window coming to a close, it remains to be seen whether Leao will be able to find a new home or remain with Milan.

The outcome of Leao’s situation will have significant implications for Milan’s squad dynamics and the team’s overall performance in the upcoming season. Amorim’s warning has highlighted the competitiveness within the team, and it will be interesting to see how Leao responds to the challenge.