It cannot be said that these have been ten easy days for Mike Maignan from a media perspective. The Rossoneri captain and goalkeeper first came under criticism for failing to attend Franco Baresi’s funeral, and was subsequently targeted for postponing his return from holiday until Sunday, 16 August, when virtually all the players involved in the World Cup finals have already returned to work.
And while all the media attention has once again brought to the surface the usual talk of discontent, wanting a change of scenery and dissatisfaction, a strong and clear message is emerging from the Rossoneri club, as relayed via MilanNews.it: Mike Maignan is not for sale.
AC Milan's goalkeeper Maignan is not for sale...
The feeling emerging from Casa Milan in recent hours, and one that has actually been the club’s position throughout other stages of the summer as well, is that Milan have no intention whatsoever of selling Mike Maignan.
On the contrary, the goalkeeper is considered a cornerstone of Ruben Amorim’s new project. He is the captain and, just a few months ago, signed a contract extension until 2031. Last season, both for Milan and France, he showed that he remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world, whatever may be said elsewhere.
In this regard, the reports in recent hours of possible interest from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr should also be played down. According to what MilanNews.it has reported, these rumours have not been confirmed.
Milan’s position on Maignan is clear. Now, however, it is also necessary to convey that message to him personally, especially because so much has changed compared with last season. Ruben Amorim is only the tip of the iceberg: this summer, the entire management structure at Via Aldo Rossi has changed, while the club’s overall plans have also taken a different direction.
For these reasons, a Maignan-Cardinale meeting is scheduled for next week, during which the club’s ownership will reaffirm its confidence in the goalkeeper and captain, as well as his central role in this new project.
It will also be an opportunity to listen to the French goalkeeper and open a dialogue with him.
