There has been a lot of talk about Chelsea target Mike Maignan leaving Milan when his contract ends. However, it now looks like the Frenchman might sign a new deal with the Rossoneri. The goalkeeper’s current terms are set to expire in 2026, but the Serie A giants are increasingly confident of securing his long-term future at the San Siro.
Reports indicate that negotiations have improved, and the club is feeling much better about the situation than it did in the past few weeks. Luca Cohen, a journalist on X, says that confidence is growing around Maignan’s renewal. This aligns with signs of a breakthrough that have emerged in the last few days.
It seems things have been more stable since Igli Tare, the sporting director, made public comments suggesting a positive atmosphere and a willingness from everyone to work toward an agreement. Tare said a positive environment has been created, ending the deadlock that had been fueling exit rumours.
One reason Milan is hopeful is that Maignan is not making unreasonable financial demands. There is no sign of the “monster” salary request that some reports had said might happen. This has made the negotiations easier and increased the likelihood that they will end quickly.
So, the talks can proceed without issues, which eliminates one of the most significant potential problems in the negotiations. Last summer, there were a lot of rumours that the French international would move to Chelsea in the Premier League. Reports indicate that the Rossoneri decided not to sell him only after Massimiliano Allegri took over as manager.
Milan remains confident they can keep the goalkeeper for the long term, and talks are progressing well.
Why didn’t Chelsea sign Maignan in the summer?
Chelsea sought to sign Mike Maignan during the summer transfer window, but the deal fell through due to financial constraints and internal changes at Milan. The Blues really wanted to improve their goalkeeping department, but in the end, they chose not to match Milan’s price.
Reports indicate that Chelsea’s two offers were rejected because they didn’t meet the Italian club’s standards for a player of Maignan’s calibre. The Premier League team decided to keep Robert Sanchez as their number one rather than overpay for Maignan.
Also, Massimiliano Allegri’s arrival in Milan was a big reason why the transfer didn’t go through. The new manager saw Maignan as essential to his tactical plan and reportedly stepped in to ensure the goalkeeper stayed at the club, effectively ending Chelsea’s search in the window.