Final stages, finish line in sight: during the celebrations for the club’s 125th anniversary in December, Milan and Mike Maignan have effectively reached an agreement for the goalkeeper’s new contract.
The Frenchman is set to commit to the Diavolo with a long-term deal. The verbal agreement has already been reached, and the new contract will extend until 2029, with a significant salary increase bringing his wages to around 5 million euros net per season, plus substantial bonuses. The signing is expected in the coming days.
As with Reijnders—whose situation is similar to Maignan’s in terms of being close to renewal—the tax benefits of the Growth Decree have also played a role in facilitating the agreement. As stipulated by law, these benefits continue to apply to contract renewals for players who were already benefiting from them, as pointed out via Calciomercato.com.
What is Maignan's stance regarding a potential contract renewal with Milan?
As repeatedly stated, the goalkeeper had no intention of changing teams and has already given his approval to remain in Milan. Updates are expected in the coming weeks when the player’s entourage and the club meet for the official signing.
A misunderstanding?
Maignan’s renewal has been a topic of discussion for some time, including after Milan’s most recent victory—a 1-0 win over Verona. In the post-match interviews, the Rossoneri captain himself, usually reserved with comments, stepped in front of journalists and TV cameras. Speaking to DAZN, the Frenchman answered the initial questions but then found himself in an unusual situation regarding his contract extension. When asked about the agreement, Maignan did not respond. Suddenly, he disappeared from the frame and never returned.
The reason?
Technical issues with the broadcaster caused the connection to drop, preventing the player from hearing the question. In short, no controversy—the renewal is not in doubt and will happen; it’s just a matter of when it will be announced.
