AC Milan have announced Leonardo will leave his role as sporting director after the club accepted his resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday.
Leonardo, 49, previously served as director of Paris Saint-Germain and joined Milan in July 2018, helping the club place fifth in Serie A this season (their highest league finish since 2013).
The Rossoneri confirmed his departure via their official website. A statement from chief executive officer Ivan Gazidis read:
"Leonardo joined AC Milan in its hour of need a few short weeks before the closing of the summer transfer window.