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Zlatan Ibrahimovic urges Rafael Leao to stay at AC Milan where he has the 'confidence, space, freedom' to become 'really scary' with Chelsea strong suitors for the Portuguese starlet's services

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has called for AC Milan team-mate Rafael Leao to remain at the Italian side, where he believes the 23-year-old has the space to grow into a top prospect, amid interest from overseas.

The Swedish striker urged Leao to remain at the San Siro, citing his already-startling growth as a prime reason why he should continue his development at the Serie A champions for the foreseeable future.

Leao won the league title with I Rossoneri in 2021-22, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 34 games, and starred for Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar with two goals from the bench.