AC Milan striker Rafael Leao has again admitted surprise at Sandro Tonali's departure.

The former Milan midfielder left for Newcastle this month in an €80m deal.

Leao said: "I didn't expect it, but the club decided that way.

"Sandro is a Milan supporter, he helped us a lot for the Scudetto. Now I wish him the best for the future."

Leao also commented on former director Paolo Maldini's sacking.

"It was a surprise, I came to Milan also because he had called me. He was important for me, both on and off the pitch."