Matteo Salvini, Italy's Infrastructure and Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, has weighed in on speculation linking AC Milan's Rafael Leão to Roma. Speaking on Radio Roma Sound's 'Gli inascoltabili' programme, Salvini — a lifelong Milan supporter — offered a candid assessment of the Portuguese winger's suitability for the Giallorossi.
Salvini acknowledged Leão's technical quality and physical attributes but questioned his consistency and mental approach. He said: "When he wants to play, you cannot stop him. The problem is: when does he want to play? For one year, two years, three years, four years he is potentially a champion. After some years, 'potentially' is an adverb that one can no longer use. No one disputes his quality, his technique, but his attitude. On Lazio's bench there is Gattuso, who certainly didn't have Leão's feet, didn't have his physique, his height, his acceleration, but he came off the pitch with three sweaty shirts at the end of the match. So I don't know, I don't comment on the market dealings of others."
Salvini also discussed Roma's plans for a new stadium during the interview, reflecting broader infrastructure concerns alongside the club's transfer activity.
Testo Originale / Source Text
“Matteo Salvini, Ministro delle infrastrutture e dei trasporti nonché vicepremier, è stato intervistato dalla trasmissione ‘Gli inascoltabili’ su Radio Roma Sound, dove ha parlato dell’iter per la costruzione del nuovo stadio della Roma e non solo. Grande tifoso milanista, Salvini ha risposto anche…”
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