Kaka: ‘For seven years it was Leão’s Milan, now Amorim’s side are a collective’

Ricardo Kaka believes Milan have changed for the better since Rafael Leão’s departure, describing Rúben…

Football italia

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Ricardo Kaka believes AC Milan have transformed into a collective under Rúben Amorim following Rafael Leão's exit.
Rafael Leão departed San Siro for Galatasaray in August in a permanent transfer for €38m.
Milan invested in new talent to replace Leão, including club-record signing Gonçalo Ramos for €73.1m.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former AC Milan playmaker Ricardo Kaka stated that the team has evolved into a collective under manager Rúben Amorim following Rafael Leão's departure. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of the Derby della Madonnina against Inter, Kaka noted that while Milan heavily relied on Leão for seven seasons, the current squad functions more as a unified unit.

Leão departed Milan for Galatasaray in August in a €38m transfer, with the club reinvesting in a €73.1m record signing for Gonçalo Ramos. Kaka highlighted key figures Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot, and Christian Pulisic, urging the fifth-placed Rossoneri to aim high and regain Champions League qualification.

Read the full article on Football italia

Kaka: ‘For seven years it was Leão’s Milan, now Amorim’s side are a collective’

More Serie A News

Never Miss a Sports Update