The AC Milan management know that they must try and make headway in the negotiations over Mike Maignan’s renewal or they may well face a very tough decision come the summer.
Maignan did not start for France last night as they lost 2-0 to Germany in a friendly in Lyon because coach Didier Deschamps and his staff didn’t feel like risking the goalkeeper from the first minute after he arrived at the training camp with some discomfort.
In the meantime, Calciomercato.com report that the issue of Maignan’s renewal is something the management are thinking about. To extend his current deal, which expires in 2028, the entourage of the former Lille man expect an offer equal to or greater than Rafael Leao’s €7m net per year.
Maignan, who currently receives €2.8m per season, wants similar if not even greater recognition after the Portuguese winger extended last year. For the moment, Milan’s idea is to propose doubling his salary, therefore reaching €5.5m/yr.
The gap is significant but not impossible to close. The talks were supposed to begin in spring, and during the international break there were extensive contacts between the parties, the beginning of a complicated negotiation but which involves optimism and the desire to find a meeting point.
While that continues in the background, Maignan will have to continue to try stay fit, make big saves and prove himself as one of the best in the world, also justifying the interest of some top European clubs.
Speaking of which, Bayern Munich are thinking of the Frenchman for the post-Neuer era, while Chelsea are keen too. Milan want €100m minimum to come to the negotiating table, the same value given to compatriot Theo Hernandez.
The pillars of Pioli’s squad are not categorically untransferable, but dizzying offers are needed. Otherwise, the slow-burning renewal talks will continue over the weeks and months to come.
What’s the release clause now? Not sure I get the urgency if it’s ending in 2028 unless that’s a typo
The contract expires in 2026, it’s a typo
It seems to me Mike wants to leave and that’s understandable, i don’t think it’s all about money.
He won the league in France, continued his upward trajectory by winning league in Italy. He’s now considered one of the best keepers in the world.
Milan hasn’t progressed enough to be competitive with the best teams in Europe since that league win.
Hes 28 and I’m sure he has ambitions to win champions league, which he could do if moving to Bayern or some of the other clubs he’s linked with.
It will be sad to see him go.
Bottom line is its very difficult to keep elite players if we’re not competing at an elite level
And is it bc of racism several games ago?
Racism did impacted him alot, it might have made him think twice about the possibility of moving abroad…Personnel ambitions do come in the way but this season his attitude has changed injuries plus many other factors too….its better for milan to move forward and make a decision economically….get a good price and move on
Very Regrettably but Racism is found everywhere in one form or another . He will move on for the $$$$$$$$$
It’s simple really. Two scenarios here.
1. Blast a number into the atmosphere that the club won’t afford and force a sale. A play out of Raiola’s playbook.
2. If you believe in the project bridge the gap. Tonali 101 move.
ON a side note, do we really know if anyone is banging down our door to buy Mike? He is in his last year, so sh*t needs to go down fast so he can be sold if doesn’t want to stay.
His contract is up in the summer of 2026