Former Juventus striker David Trezeguet expects big things from Milan star Rafael Leao at the Qatar World Cup
The 23-year-old Reds striker is expected to play a key role for Portugal in the tournament, which is his first tournament for the national team. The World Cup is also expected to have a big impact on the market for him, with his current contract with Milan expiring in June 2024.
Speaking to SportWeek, Trezeguet spoke highly of Leao and his expectations for the Milan striker at the World Cup.
“Leao can be one of the protagonists of the World Cup. He is a different player. It is true that at the moment he is decisive in the league and less so in the Champions League, but he is growing.”
“I think he will do even better if he has fun. If he has more fun, he’s fantastic to watch, because on the field he doesn’t suffer, he doesn’t even sweat.”
The 23-year-old Leao was a success figure at Milan last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 34 Serie A games. This season, he has been just as important for the Reds, scoring seven goals and contributing nine assists in 20 games. league and the Champions League so far.
The Portuguese striker has been linked with a move to Chelsea so far, so it is not yet known if he will sign a new contract with Milan.