AC Milan captain Mike Maignan’s contract renewal is becoming increasingly complicated, and he is currently destined to leave for free.
Despite recent reports suggesting an opening regarding a renewal on the goalkeeper’s part, the January window is near. From next month, the Frenchman will be free to sign a pre-contract with a club abroad.
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Donnarumma part two
According to Corriere della Sera (via Radio Rossonera), the chances of another Gianluigi Donnarumma situation are high. He departed back in the summer of 2021, joining Paris Saint-Germain on a free, while Milan had already lined up his replacement, which was Maignan.
That’s why the management are already looking around to avoid being caught off guard. Zion Suzuki from Parma, Elia Caprile from Cagliari, Noah Atubolu from Freiburg, and Hugo from Corinthians are the hottest candidates. Lorenzo Torriani is an internal option, one that Massimiliano Allegri likes.
Even though discussions have resumed with Maignan, the matter remains complicated. This is also because the agents are pushing for the Premier League, where their client could earn a top salary, much higher than the €5m net per year offered by the Diavolo.
Compared to a few months ago, the player is more relaxed but also more engaged. Beyond the terrible night in the Supercoppa in Riyadh, the effects are also visible on the pitch and his coach Filippi found the right connection.
In the summer, Milan convinced him to say no to Chelsea. His team-mates are also trying to push him to stay, some even via social media like Matteo Gabbia. Sporting director Tare will try until the very end, knowing full well that it will be very tough.
They are doing the guy bad. Its so ridiculous that Mike has all the cards in his pocket and management have to suck up after they messed up. Give the man his new contract and money and have a solid foundation to build on from defense. theres nothing worse than having the 1 person who should be stopping goals from comming in who is not competent. GIVE HIM WHAT HE WANTS.
I really want the team to re-sign Mike. But if they wouldn’t give Donnarumma what he wanted, I’m afraid they’re not going to be generous now. The biggest problem is that they found Mike as a replacement and it will make them feel confident about doing it again.
I really hope I’m mid-reading this.
Paolo didn’t give Dollarumma what he wanted because it was the 3rd time creating problems with his wage requests and his reported request was 12m with a 20m signing bonus.. nothing like the Mike situation where he was happy with his 5m until Milan backed on their word as soon as Mike got injured