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Journalist shows what Allegri did to Leao in first 2025-26 AC Milan training session

July 8, 2025

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Journalist shows what Allegri did to Leao in first 2025-26 AC Milan training session

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Rafael Leao of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como 1907 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Journalist Antonello Gioia from Milanello reports that new Rossoneri coach Massimiliano Allegri spoke to Rafael Leao ‘every time he could’ during his first training session on Monday, even giving the Portuguese winger tips on his posture.

Milan’s pre-season began on Monday, July 7, with the first training session held by Allegri at Milanello.

UDINE, ITALY - APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) — UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

It was open to the media, and one of the reporters on the spot, Antonello Gioia of Milan News, showed what Allegri did to Leao in his first training session yesterday.

Allegri’s approach with Milan star Leao

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 23: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia Semi-final Second Leg match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on April 23, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) — ROME, ITALY – APRIL 23: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia Semi-final Second Leg match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on April 23, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Gioia wrote on X that Allegri had approached Leao every time he could to offer him tactical tips, as well as suggestions on his posture and the way he conducted his drills.

Allegri had spoken about Leao at a press conference before Monday’s training session.

What Allegri said about Leao

epa12100655 Rafael Leao of Milan during the Italian Cup final soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna FC in Rome, Italy, 14 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FEDERICO PROIETTI

“I believe in him [Leao]. He’s reaching his peak years as players usually hit maturity between 26 and 30. I think he’s becoming more responsible,” Allegri said.

“I spoke to him this morning and I believe everything’s in place for a great season.

“He needs 360-degree vision. Leao has extraordinary qualities, so do Loftus, Ricci, Tomori, and Jimenez. I must put them in the best position to perform.”

Ogni volta in cui ha potuto, #Allegri si é avvicinato a parlare con #Leao: non solo gli “apriti apriti” durante la partitella di possesso, ma anche colloqui ravvicinati, spiegazione di dettagli sulla postura, sullo sguardo alla porta, sul modo di fare gli esercizi.

Allegri é in… pic.twitter.com/RgVhHOd6er

— Antonello Gioia (@antonello_gioia) July 7, 2025