PORTO, PORTUGAL - MARCH 03: Sporting CP forward Rafael Leao celebrates scoring Sporting goal during the Portuguese Primeira Liga match between FC Porto and Sporting CP at Estadio do Dragao on March 3, 2018 in Porto, Porto. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund are set to sign 19 year old striker Rafael Leão on a five year contract after he terminated his contract with Sporting Lisbon.

According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Rafael Leão has already signed a contract with Borussia Dormtund. The pacy forward was wanted by Manchester City, who were prepared to offer 22.5 million euros for him in February, before he rescinded his contract with the Portuguese giants after the club’s players were attacked at the club’s training ground by a set of supporters in May.

Before that though, Leão made five appearances for Sporting’s senior side, scoring twice. In total, he made 22 appearances in all competitions last season and scored 13 goals in the process.

His numbers have made him a target for some of Europe’s biggest clubs, but he is now set to join Borussia Dortmund. The Portugal U-21 international is primarily a striker and is known for his raw pace and physicality. Leão is also a great dribbler and loves to get behind the defense.

It remains to be seen if Leão will play for the senior side next season or if he will play for the second team. If Leão has indeed been signed for the first team, it will be interesting to see what his arrival means for Alexander Isak. The Swede has struggled to get opportunities in the first team and has only one senior goal to his name since joining in January 2017. Borussia Dortmund could decide to send him out on loan in order to gain some first team experience.

Leão’s arrival could also end Dortmund’s search for a new striker. Although it could prove to be a risky approach going into the season with Isak and/or Leão as the only recognized strikers.