Fabrizio Romano confirms bad news for Chelsea as Mike Maignan is set to sign a new deal with AC Milan.
AC Milan Lock Mike Maignan, Chelsea Left Watching
**Chelsea**’s hopes of signing Mike Maignan have taken a big hit after fresh update from Fabrizio Romano. AC Milan and the French goalkeeper have reached a verbal agreement on a new deal. Reportedly, that deal will keep him at the club until 2031. The formal process is yet to be completed, but the deal is already in place. That said, this makes any Chelsea move highly unlikely.
Maignan was once seen as a great fit for the Blues’ long-term plans. Last summer, the Premier League club explored the possibility of bringing him to Stamford Bridge. But, the talks collapsed after the clubs failed to agree on a transfer fee. Since then, rumours of renewed interest never fully disappeared. With that, many believed that the PL giants might return for him.
Now, that door looks closed. Milan have acted quickly by securing their key player. They are sending a clear message that Maignan is central to their future. For the West London club, it feels like another missed opportunity in a football market where timing matters more than ever.
Blues Trust Sanchez and Plan for the Future
With Maignan no longer an option, Chelsea appear ready to move forward with their current goalkeeping plans. Robert Sanchez remains the club’s first-choice keeper for now.
This comes despite a season filled with mixed moments. Though he has made costly errors, but he has also produced big saves when the team needed him most.
Author’s Opinion:
Chelsea missing out on Maignan feels like a turning point, not just a transfer setback. If Sanchez and Penders fail to deliver, this decision could come back to haunt the club.
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