At Milan, the tune seems to have changed. From the pitch to contract renewals, from the technical leadership to boardroom decisions, especially compared to last season, something appears to have definitively shaken up an environment that now feels like it is living a second life.
It is true that winning helps you keep winning, and in this case the excellent results, just one league defeat and sitting one point off the top, are certainly giving Massimiliano Allegri a big hand in preserving a calm atmosphere around the club. A rediscovered serenity, reflected in many small gestures and many positive signs. Modric’s leadership, Allegri’s composure, a pragmatic Leao, the ever-reliable Pulisic and, last but not least, the likely contract renewal of Mike Maignan.
Increasing the wage bill
The French goalkeeper was persuaded to stay by Allegri in the summer, but now the entire management is ready to make a major effort: a top-level salary for a renewal until 2031, and Mike might not be the only one. The Rossoneri goalkeeper is set to earn as much as the current highest-paid player in the squad, Rafael Leao, who in turn is listening to the club regarding a further renewal, as relayed via MilanPress.it.
There are indeed whispers that the Portuguese forward is already in talks with Milan to sign another extension. For now, they remain rumours, much like those linking Dusan Vlahovic with a move to Max Allegri’s Milan. The Serbian striker, as is well known, earns a hefty salary at Juventus: 12 million euros net per season. Should he arrive in Milan, Vlahovic would have to lower his demands, especially compared to what he earns in Turin, but it is clear that Milan is preparing a new plan to raise the bar when it comes to the wage bill.
