This morning, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that AC Milan is already at work, and in recent days, contacts with Maignan's entourage have intensified. There are some obstacles to overcome, but at Casa Milan, there is also a firm willingness to extend his contract and grant him an increase in salary.
Some market rumors speak of a possible departure of the Frenchman during this summer transfer window: however, for the Rossoneri management, the goalkeeper is absolutely not for sale, unless an irresistible super offer of at least 70 million euros arrives.
With the departures of Simon Kjaer and Olivier Giroud, Milan loses important leaders not only on the field but also in the locker room. According to both the French striker and Stefano Pioli, the "new" reference point of the Rossoneri team could be Maignan himself:
"Who do I see as a leader in my place? I see players like Mike. He has personality, for me, he must continue to be a reference on and off the field", said Giroud after the last match against Salernitana.
The former Milan coach, Pioli, shares the same opinion: "Milan without Giroud and Kjaer will lose some depth, but the players who remain have grown. I think Maignan could be a reference point for the future."
