“My heart is heavy, I don't know its weight. We have concluded a difficult season! All those who love, play and support Milan are disappointed. There are no excuses, we are Milan. To all Milan fans, with your support, Milan will always remain Milan. Forever, go Milan! »». These words by Mike Maignan, posted on his social networks a few weeks ago, had been considered by certain Milanese fans as farewell to the tricolor porter at the Lombard club. And in view of the latest information, it is clear that they were right.
It was indeed one of the big files of this transfer window, and he is about to complete faster than expected. Coveted in the Premier League for months already, Mike Maignan should join Chelsea in the coming days. La Gazzetta dello Sport Thus indicates that everything is completed for the transfer of the former Lille to the Blues, he who arrived in Milan in 2021 and whose contract in Lombardy expired in 2026.
Imminent transfer
The Transalpine media explains that the Blues wish to have it at the disposal for the World Cup, and they will therefore do everything to bring it before Tuesday evening, deadline for recording players for this new FIFA competition. The 29 -year -old goalkeeper at the 31 selections in the French team should therefore fly to London once the Blues' gathering is finished. The operation should cost 18 million euros at the Premier League club, which will find the Champions League next season.
If Milan and Maignan seemed to lean for an extension a few months ago, there were disagreements over the negotiations, and the porter made the decision to leave. The arrival of Massimiliano Allegri on the Milanese bench will not change anything. La Gazzetta Also indicates that the Milanese already work on the replacement of French, with Mike Svilar (AS Roma) or Zion Suzuki (Parma) as the main candidates to take his place.
