As in every transfer window period, surprise movements should take place. In Milan, we have some reasons to be afraid for Mike Maignan.
After an almost perfect season in Serie A, crowned with a league title, AC Milan had a lot more trouble misleading during this 2022-2023 exercise. If the campaign in the Champions League was rather good, that in the league leaves something to be desired, just like in the cup. The Lombards saved the furniture to qualify for the next C1. It remains to be seen what the club’s ambitions will be during this transfer window. Because a vagueness has settled since the surprise departure of Paolo Maldini, very appreciated by the players of Milan, including Mike Maignan. The French international goalkeeper did not fail to express his surprise. And since then, rumors of departure concern him.
Maignan, stop or again?
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Mike Maignan still has a contract with Milan running until 2026. In Lombardy, the former LOSC player feels good and is playing at a very good level. But the departure of Maldini, technical director who had convinced him to sign at AC Milan, could change everything. Especially since Chelsea are looking for a goalkeeper and are apparently very keen on the idea of recruiting him. According to information from The Team, the Blues are seriously considering taking action to afford Maignan, while Kepa and Edouard Mendy will not be retained. The media adds that a first contact has been established between Chelsea and Milan, but that the Lombards are not sellers. “He’s not in the transfer window, it’s as simple as that”, said a source close to the Italian club. But the truth of one day is not the truth of the next day in the transfer market and Chelsea have proven it recently by doing little splurges. It is said that the London club could continue on such a good path, especially since the Blues will not be playing in the Champions League next season and therefore need significant reinforcements. Maignan is valued at over 35 million and even though he feels good in Milan, Maldini’s departure affects him a lot. It is up to the club to find the right words to reassure him, otherwise he will slip away sooner than expected.
