La Verità (via MilanNews) wrote this morning that Leao’s permanence at Milan certainly has tactical motivations, but also economic ones.
So, how does it work? If the Rossoneri were to let go of the Portuguese for €45m or less, Lille would not be entitled to anything, but things change when the figures increase. In a sum between €46- 51m, Milan would pay a maximum of €5m to Leao’s old club.
For the remaining part 20% up to a maximum of €100m. Example: if Leao were to move for €80m, Lille would receive €10.8m, which is €5m plus 20% of €29m net.
These are the terms of the new sell-on fee, which in light of these calculations is much more convenient for Milan the more the player’s value exceeds €100m, also because the agreement signed in 2023 specifies that nothing will be owed to Lille on the excess amount.