The Mike Maignan season at AC Milan will have been marked by turbulence. During the regime, sometimes criticized, the French porter is no longer untouchable. Insistent rumors evoke a possible divorce with the Lombard club, in a context where the Rossonera management seems to review its copy on several files. For Maignan, the internal trend would even be released by the small door, despite its status as a French international.
According to information from journalist Nicolo Schira, Manchester United has already approached AC Milan in order to probe the goalkeeper's situation. The Red Devils, who still doubt AndrĆ© Onana, envisage Maignan as a credible solution to replace it. The Frenchman, under contract until 2026, had nevertheless started discussions for an extension in January … But since then, nothing. Silence is eloquent.
Mike Maignan on departure? Manchester United on the lookout
The imminent arrival of Igli Tare as a new sports director could accelerate everything. As of this Monday, the former Lazio leader must make a full point on the Milanese workforce. Two files await him at the top of the battery: those of Mike Maignan and ThƩo Hernandez. One as the other may well be pushed towards the exit in the event of a substantial offer, Milan needing liquidity to relaunch his sports project.
England opens their arms to Mike Maignan
This Saturday evening (8:45 p.m.), Milan receives Monza for the last day of Serie A. A match without stake … except for Maignan, who could play his 162nd and final match under the Milanese colors there. The image of a discreet but symbolic departure, like a halftone season for the Lombard club.
Mike Maignan does not interest a single club. Chelsea and Aston Villa also checked his name. But it is Manchester United which seems the most determined. In a summer when the big maneuvers began, the former Lille may well be one of the major transfers to his post.
