Milan won the derby against Inter 1-0 on Sunday night, and one figure stood out for the Rossoneri in a positive way while another stood out for Inter in a negative way, both in the same role. The reference is to the two goalkeepers. Mike Maignan was the clear MVP with three decisive stops, including a penalty, that shut the door for the Rossoneri.
His opposite number, Yann Sommer, is under fire for his weak attempt on Saelemaekers’ shot that led to Pulisic’s goal.
Today Corriere della Sera offered a curious angle, linking the futures of Maignan and Sommer. The headline in the sports section reads:
"Maignan makes Sommer look small. And Inter think about a steal."
The subheading adds: "While waiting for Martinez, not ready yet, the dream is the Frenchman whose deal is expiring." Maignan’s contract with Milan runs out in June 2026 and talks are stuck. An agreement looks unlikely at this stage. In this context Inter would try to insert themselves, at least to explore the chance of signing a goalkeeper of Maignan’s level on a free. This route looks tough right now, with the Premier League viewed as the strongest destination for him.
