Milan has not stopped hoping, even though the situation around Mike Maignan’s future stays tense and uncertain. His return to a top level, with decisive saves throughout the season and in the recent matches against Inter and Lazio, has strengthened the group inside the squad and the club that pushes to try everything to convince him to extend his contract, which expires on June 30, 2026.
What is Milan's current stance regarding Maignan's contractual situation?
From Massimiliano Allegri, who played a key role last summer with sporting director Igli Tare to convince him to stay and put aside Chelsea’s strong interest in June, to his teammates, the whole dressing room is putting pressure on the former Lille goalkeeper. Matteo Gabbia’s public message on Monday showed this, as he invited Maignan to sign the proposal from the club, still stuck at the 5 million euros per season offered last January and never formalized. Milan pointed to Maignan’s drop in form in early 2025 and the failure to qualify for the Champions League as reasons, which reduced revenues.
How long will it take for the renewal?
This stalemate has irritated Maignan’s entourage. The risk is that the situation drags on until February 1, the date from which the 1995-born goalkeeper is free to agree terms with any club for next season. For now, as sporting director Tare said, a “gentlemen’s agreement” stands. The focus stays only on the pitch, and decisions will come in the next months. This shared stance might grow stronger after the recent updates from England.
What is Chelsea's position regarding AC Milan's goalkeeper Mike Maignan?
Fabrizio Romano reports that there have been no new contacts between Chelsea and Maignan’s agent in recent weeks. Last June, the sides reached a verbal understanding, although Milan and Chelsea did not. The English club offered no more than 15 million euros plus bonuses. Chelsea now seems set to continue with Robert Sánchez. He had moments of uncertainty last season yet has established himself under Enzo Maresca as the first choice, with a long contract until 2030.
So what happens now?
Juventus remain a serious option for Maignan. They have made informal enquiries. Di Gregorio’s form has been mixed, and the prospect of signing a top European goalkeeper on a free transfer appeals to the club.
The Neuer factor:
Abroad, Bayern Munich must be watched. In recent weeks they have started to question whether to renew Manuel Neuer’s contract, which expires next June. He turns 40 in March and has shown some natural dips in his recent outings. This has created doubt inside the German champions. Bayern have the financial strength and the status to attract a goalkeeper like Maignan if they choose to prepare for a change.
Source: Calcio Mercato
