Milan has found its wall again, but it risks losing him. Against Juventus, and also against Napoli, Mike Maignan returned to being the decisive goalkeeper everyone knew, reactive and dominant. The save on Gatti was the symbol of the “real” Maignan, the one who in a few months had made people forget Donnarumma and delivered a Scudetto as an absolute star.
A strong rebirth, technical and mental, arriving at a time when his future in Milan is far from certain.
Few hopes for renewal:
Mike Maignan is the silent leader of a team that last season suffered heavily from his absence, especially on a mental level. Today the Frenchman is once again the player fans fell in love with, thanks also to the detailed work of Max Allegri and his staff, who spent the summer blocking a possible sale.
Now that things appear to be back on track, after a couple of seasons below expectations, Milan would like to reopen talks with Maignan and his entourage over a contract extension. The feeling for now is that there is no real willingness from the player to move toward an agreement. At the same time, he has never hidden his bond with the club and the city, but his priorities seem to have shifted.
Allegri as the last hope:
In this climate of uncertainty, Massimiliano Allegri could play a decisive role. The coach, who restored solidity, confidence, and credibility to Milan, is one of the few with a direct and trusting relationship with the French goalkeeper. Allegri sees Maignan not only as a technical leader but also as a charismatic reference point in the dressing room.
In the coming months, the coach will rely on this bond to push his captain to accept staying at Milan, perhaps with an economic compromise that satisfies all parties. The goal is clear, to keep this version of Mike at the heart of the project and build a winning Milan starting from its base, the goal.
