Last Tuesday, the transfer window intended for clubs participating in the FIFA club World Cup has closed its doors. And as always, there have been happy and unhappy. In the camp of the disappointed, we find in particular Mike Maignan (29 years old). After several years of good and loyal service to AC Milan, the tricolor goalkeeper wanted to see something else and join Chelsea. Although they have several contracts under contract, the Blues were decided to offer themselves the former player of Paris Saint-Germain and LOSC. They had thus sent a € 15 million proposal to the Lombards.
This was very close to the price set by the Rossoneri, namely € 25 million. Despite everything, the Italian media were rather confident regarding the signing of “Magic Mike” in Chelsea. But the days have passed and the situation has gradually stretched. Indeed, the Londoners said that they would refuse to put more than € 15 million for a footballer at the end of the contract in a year and almost 30 years old. For their part, the Milanese did not want to give in. Especially since behind the scenes, Massimiliano Allegri, freshly named at the head of the Lombard formation, was trying to convince Maignan to stay.
Allegri convinced Maignan
The player pushed to join England, adding that he would go free in a year if the Italians did not accept at his request. But the French pressure stroke and the ultimatum posed by Chelsea in the last straight line have not changed anything. Everyone camped on their positions and Maignan did not leave Milan for London. A week later, where are we? This Tuesday, the Gazzetta dello Sport Make a point on this sensitive file as well as rather surprising revelations. Thus, the media with pink paper ensures that Maignan will remain in Milan this season, whatever happens during the summer transfer window.
The porter has discussed a lot with Allegri, who loves him. The words of the Italian technician were well received by the French, which was seduced and convinced. Besides, the GDS Specifies that the management of AC Milan is convinced that they can convince him to extend his contract which ends in 2026. The discussions will resume after the summer market, but the Lombards are positive and believe they have dismissed the Chelsea danger. Anyway, they will resist English assaults and close the door, ensures the transalpine media. Close to a departure and a divorce from AC Milan, Mike Maignan has visibly changed his mind.
