Rafael Leão: AC Milan star reveals he is expecting twins weeks after going public with new girlfriend
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Rafael Leão: AC Milan star reveals he is expecting twins weeks after going public with new girlfriend

David Ben 15:53 - 01.08.2024

Rafa Leão is gearing up for imminent fatherhood.

AC Milan's star forward Rafael Leão has stunned fans with some personal news.

The Portuguese footballer revealed in an exclusive interview that he is expecting twins and he already has a name for them too, Pulse Sports reports.

Leão’s surprising revelation comes just days after his recent public debut with new girlfriend, Inês Rebelo.

Leão reveals he is going to be a father of twins this November

Rafael Leão
Rafael Leao | Imago

In an exclusive interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Leão, 25, opened up about his excitement for fatherhood, sharing that he and his partner are expecting twins in November.

He expressed his joy, saying,

‘Yes, I’m going to be a father soon, father of twins. They should be born in November. I’m sure it will be a very nice experience, I like children. Let’s say I have yet another reason to value my family and continue working for it.’

When asked what his twins names would be, he responded:

“Rodrigo and Tiago”.

Speculation looms over identity of Rafa Leão’s baby mama amid new relationship with Inês Rebelo

Rafa Leão
Rafa Leão of AC Milan and Portugal | IMAGO

The timing of Leão's announcement has stirred up a whirlwind of speculation, especially considering the rumours surrounding his past relationship.

Rafa Leão and Debora Reis
Rafael Leao and his ex-girlfriend Debora Reis in April 2022/photo via Imago

There were unconfirmed rumours that his ex-girlfriend, Débora Reis, might allegedly be the mother of his twins.

Pulse Sports first reported that the pair broke up in 2023.

Reis had previously hinted at a pregnancy on social media before deactivating her Instagram amid swirling rumors.

Despite these speculations, no official confirmation has been provided regarding the identity of the twins' mother.

Rafa Leão girlfriend Inês Rebelo
Leão’s new girlfriend Inês Rebelo | Instagram

The news of Leão’s forthcoming fatherhood comes just weeks after he was spotted in a romantic getaway in Santorini with Inês Rebelo, his new love interest, following Portugal's exit from Euro 2024.