AC Milan are not just looking to reinforce the squad by signing players, but also by renewing the key players they already have. In recent weeks, work has begun for the renewals of Olivier Giroud and Mike Maignan, a report claims.
Maignan has been at Milan since 2021, when he arrived from Lille, and a pay rise is long overdue for the goalkeeper. He currently earns €2.8m per year and the goal will most likely be to bring him closer to Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao. Perhaps even higher, in fact.
As for Giroud, he renewed his contract ahead of the season and has been an important player, scoring eight goals and assisting an additional three (all comps). According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, Milan have begun renewal talks with both of these.
Giorgio Furlani knows that doubling Maignan’s salary likely won’t be enough, but a reasonable compromise must be reached between the parties. Having said that, the goalkeeper has made it clear that he wants to stay and even though it will take time, there should be a positive outcome.
Giroud, meanwhile, currently has a salary of €3.5m per year and given his age, Milan want to lower that slightly. He has offers from the United States and Saudi Arabia but priority has been given to the Rossoneri, who are willing to do a one-year renewal.
