Mike Maignan wants to renew his contract with AC Milan, but the management already have a target in mind in the event of no agreement.
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According to Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews), Maignan expects new talks with the directors soon to resolve the renewal issue. In the last discussion between parties, a basic agreement on the salary had been reached, but a dip in form forced CEO Giorgio Furlani to pause and reflect.
Maignan’s entourage are anxiously awaiting a signal from Casa Milan, also because their client will soon enter the final 12 months of his current deal, which expires in June 2026. A decision will have to be made, especially in view of the summer.
Milan have the option to retain Maignan with a salary that is close to €5m net per season, including bonuses, or they will be forced to sell him so as not to lose him on a free transfer. And there are admirers abroad, especially from the Premier League.
The Frenchman’s priority remains Milan: he wants to stay even without the Champions League. In the meantime, Milan have been trying to sound out other goalkeepers in recent weeks to protect themselves in the event of a failed extension.
Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta is a name that is very popular among the scouts and the directors, but for now no official contacts have been initiated. The 24-year-old established himself as La Dea’s starter last season, and is now regarded as one of the best in the league.