Leao hits back at Italian media with Instagram comment: ‘Can’t leave me alone’
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 4: Rafael Leao of Galatasaray looks on during the Turkish Super League 2026/27 match between Rams Basaksehir FK and Galatasaray SK at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on September 4, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Rafael Leão joked that the Italian media ‘can’t leave me alone,’ reacting to an Instagram post highlighting criticism he received in Turkey.
Ex-Milan star Rafael Leao humorously commented on an Instagram post criticising his performance at Galatasaray thus far.
The social media post from Tuttomercato web read: “Leao, we’re not there yet. Zero goals for Galatasaray, zero assists and a 4 rating.”
Among the comments, Leao’s stood out: “Even playing abroad, they still can’t leave me alone,” he wrote, adding three laughing emojis.
Leao joined Galatasaray from Milan for €38m last summer, but has not yet scored or assisted in four appearances with the Turkish club.
During his seven-year spell at Milan, Leao scored 80 goals and provided 65 assists in 291 appearances across all competitions.
He won the 2021-22 Serie A title and was the league’s best player. He also won the Supercoppa Italiana with the Rossoneri during the 2024-25 season.
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