This morning, La Gazzetta dello Sport writes that the story between Theo Hernandez and Milan seemed to be at the end of the line, but instead, in recent weeks, it has been rekindled. At this point, the ending is yet to be written, with two factors set to play a crucial role in the French full-back’s future: the identity of the coach who will be on the bench next season, and of course, the progress of negotiations for his contract renewal.
In the meantime, continues La Gazzetta, Theo is sending strong signals to the entire Milan environment, confirming that in just two and a half months, his world has turned upside down, reopening scenarios that just a few weeks ago seemed unimaginable.
Theo's future depends on his performances...
At the core of all this are Theo Hernandez’s performances, which have almost returned to his usual standards since Conceição began using the 3-4-3 formation. Sure, it’s not yet redemption after a very poor season—marked by cooling breaks, missed penalties, and various defensive errors (such as the red card against Feyenoord)—but the path taken in recent weeks appears to be the right one, thanks also to a system that frees the Frenchman from many defensive duties, as he is essentially covered by the three centre-backs.
Theo's intentions are clear
He has never hidden it from friends and teammates: Theo Hernandez feels good at Milan and in Milan, and he has no intention of leaving. Beyond enjoying life in the city with his family, since his arrival in August 2019, his starting place has never been in question. This intention could obviously change if a European giant were to come knocking with an enticing offer, but the real question is: which club would be willing to buy Theo Hernandez with just 12 months left on his contract and after a season like this? For now, no answer to that question exists, and that’s why the Frenchman is reportedly studying how to win Milan back—with the Coppa Italia final scheduled for May 14 possibly making things a lot easier.
