Theo Hernández, the left-back who joined the club in 2019 thanks to a chance meeting with then-Milan director Paolo Maldini in Ibiza, quickly impressed with top-player stats. In 224 appearances, he has scored 31 goals and made 41 assists, establishing himself among the best left-backs in the world, if not the best.
This year, however, it has been difficult for Theo Hernandez
Like the rest of the team, his start has been less stellar compared to past seasons. So far, he has scored two goals and provided two assists in 11 matches but still made history against Lecce.
The goal he scored on September 27 marked his 29th in Serie A, tying Paolo Maldini’s record as the highest-scoring defender in Milan's history.
After that joyful moment, however, life got more challenging. Against Fiorentina, Theo missed a penalty saved by De Gea, and coach Fonseca clarified that Pulisic was the designated penalty taker.
Additionally, Theo received a straight red card for dissent towards the referee at the end of the match, which led to a two-match suspension, causing him to miss the big game against Napoli due to the postponed Bologna match.
Despite this, he showed his return to form against Monza. Fonseca said, "He had some physical issues at the start, but he’s regaining his fitness. We saw it in the last game, and I believe he still has room for improvement.”
This positive news was also evident the other night at the Bernabéu.
On Theo's contractual situation
The Frenchman's deal runs until 2026, and according to AS, no contact has yet been made with his agent to discuss a possible renewal. The player is open to extending his stay with the Rossoneri, but as time passes, if the situation remains unresolved, transfer talks will likely resurface in the coming months.
With only one year left on his contract, Milan will need to avoid a repeat of the situation they faced with Gianluigi Donnarumma. Now Milan faces an important decision: renew his contract or consider his sale, as relayed via Pianeta Milan.
