Mike Maignan has defined several AC Milan performances this season, but he may not have many more left to play out.
Last night’s derby win was the whole team’s success. However, some deserve more praise than others, due to key moments. For that reason, Maignan then deserves bundles of praise for his penalty save against Hakan Calhanoglu, as well as several other key stops.
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In recent years, the Frenchman has been defined by his record from 12 yards. The ‘Magic’ tag has come and gone, much like his penalty record. Now, that wow factor has returned, and with it, his general game has improved massively.
Maignan misery
Sunday’s penalty save will live long in the memories of most Milanisti, but it may also be remembered in the future with a sour aftertaste. Maignan is brilliant, but he is heading towards an exit and hope is disappearing.
Talks of a renewal are not positive and the club are already near their final attempt, it seems. Unfortunately, Carlo Pellegatti’s update on the situation to Pressing has not given any boost in confidence, as MilanNews relays.
“The thing that drives me crazy is that Milan will lose Maignan for free. I’m going crazy. He’s one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Renewal? With this management, he doesn’t want to know about it.
“Maignan was promised a salary of 5 million. In January, things aren’t going well, and so Milan decides to offer 4 million.
“Obviously, Maignan didn’t agree. In March, they told the Frenchman they’d talk to Cardinale and sort out his contract.
“Since then, no one has said anything to Maignan. I’ve spoken to his entourage, and they don’t want to hear anything more. So we lose one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Can you believe it? And whoever arrives will still be a downgrade.”
If truly he ain’t signing then secure the Freiburg guy immediately before someone else does
What a shame but I understand if he wants to leave I think it’s best he does cause this management aren’t going to change their style anytime soon
Another loss of a talent
He should go to England and make double what Milan are paying him.
Frustrating to lose him on a free but plenty of other good lower cost options out there.
Last season was a complete and utter sh*tshow from our so-called management. They meddled and meddled with Mike, so I can understand it from his standpoint that he feels wronged.
But also we should keep in mind, that he hasn’t been spotless. Near-post errors and multiple injuries have been a part of his game. But like I said on a previous post, his top form outweighs his liabilities.
i just don’t know that Furlani will bend over backwards to keep him.
You shouldn’t make an offer to a player and then renege. Bad management!!!!!
They need to offer 6M + 1M in bonuses total for a few things – xy clean sheets and title and CL qualifications. But they’ll cheap out like they always do. Main thing is we paid 40M for Jashari and 40M for Nkunku and are paying them 2.5M and 5M net per season. Nkunku has more and Jashari is close to Maignan. I would be insulted as well. He can’t have even close to Nkunu or Jashari, insulting…