Although Mike Maignan’s current contract does not expire until 2026, AC Milan have already begun talks to offer him a new deal. However, a journalist believes the Rossoneri could struggle to keep the Frenchman at the club.
Milan are keen to offer him a new deal that reflects his value on and off the pitch, and the goalkeeper wants to stay. Therefore, a new contract would make all parties happy.
There are no doubts about the Frenchman’s importance to the club. He is 28 years old, in the prime of his career, and is a leader in the dressing room. Above all, though, he is one of the best in the world in his position, and there are very few that could replace him.
However, there are beliefs that it could not be as simple as that for the club to keep their number one. Speaking to MilanNews, Corriere della Sera journalist Carlos Passerini said a new deal could be difficult.
What are your thoughts about an early renewal for Mike Maignan?
“Maignan’s renewal for Milan is the main one for the next two years. In my opinion, it won’t be easy to keep him. Milan will have to make an effort. We are talking about a goalkeeper who has few comparisons around the world.
Right now, he has a low salary of 3 million. He is asking for around double that plus bonuses, and an effort must be made to keep him, within the limits of what is possible,” he said.
“Beyond the limits of what is possible would not make much sense. The most important thing is to keep Maignan, but if there is no such possibility, a loss to zero [losing him to another club for free in 2026] must be avoided at all costs.”
