According to ESPN, AC Milan forward Rafael Leao revealed in a podcast that he may play in Brazil in the future, preferring to play for a team in Rio de Janeiro.

Although Leao plays for Portugal's national team, he identifies strongly with Brazilian culture. The AC Milan star frequently vacations in Brazil, posts photos in Flamengo shirts, and has also shown affection for Corinthians.

On the PodPah podcast, when asked if he would play in Brazil in the future, Leao joked that he would "go to Corinthians" and praised the club for opening its training facilities during his holiday, which he appreciated greatly.

However, Leao acknowledged that if he played in Brazil, he would choose Rio de Janeiro over São Paulo—particularly because of the climate. Without naming the specific club, he clearly stated that "there's only one (club I'd want to play for) in Rio." Leao frequently wears and posts photos in Flamengo shirts.

The host asked: "Don't lie to us—if you played in Brazil and went to Corinthians, is there something you can't say, or something you want to tell us?"

Leao replied: "No, even though I'm an open book, no."

The host then asked: "But I saw you tell AC Milan, 'AC Milan, thank you very much, this has been great, I want to explore other opportunities.'"

Leao said: "Yes, I'll go to Corinthians (laughs)."

The host said: "You're joking."

The other host said: "This could be published, ESPN—he said it himself."

Leao continued: "I've spoken with clubs before, assuming I want to try a new experience. I don't know if it will happen. I have to report back to AC Milan on the 29th. While I'm there, I'll give my best and respect the shirt that has given me everything. I think AC Milan has helped me greatly in all aspects, but in life there are always other ambitions. If that situation truly arises, I'll explore the option, but for now I'm still an AC Milan player."

The host asked: "Will you play in Brazil?"

Leao said: "One day, maybe, because I identify strongly with the culture here, the people here, and the climate here, but not in São Paulo... (it's too cold there)."

Leao added: "There's only one (club I'd want to play for) in Rio, only one in Rio... But I really like Corinthians—the people there have been very kind to me, and the facilities are excellent. I trained there for preseason preparation and told AC Milan to avoid any friction. Corinthians, thank you very much, we're together. Who knows what will happen in the future? First, thank you for opening the door for me to train."

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