San Siro's patience has truly run out, with Leao facing repeated fan backlash. The tactical mismatch has led to growing frustrations, culminating in a disastrous performance against Atalanta on May 5 where he missed a simple chance and was heavily booed. For many, that bitter 3-2 defeat felt like the point of no return. However, it was not an isolated incident.
He faced similar jeers during a 3-0 loss to Udinese a month prior and was loudly whistled by supporters when substituted for Christopher Nkunku in the 80th minute of a 0-0 draw against Juventus on April 26. Now approaching his 27th birthday, the forward is no longer viewed as a prospect, but a finished product struggling to justify his rapidly declining market value.