The international tricolors are definitely talking about them. When it is not the state of health of Kylian Mbappé which is causing ink to flow, it is the future of some of them which is at the center of the discussions. Indeed, several players from the France team have seen their names circulating everywhere lately. This is the case of Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté, both at the end of their contract and linked to Real Madrid. In the same case as his two compatriots, Mike Maignan (30 years old) makes the headlines this Friday in Italy. Its future is once again the subject that gets people talking on the other side of the Alps. This was the case during this summer when the former LOSC goalkeeper said yes to Chelsea, who offered €15 million for the French player.
Problem, the Rossoneri were not sellers. They still made it known that an offer of €25 million could make them give in. But the Blues refused to put so much on a thirty-year-old goalkeeper who was entering the last year of his contract. So they threw in the towel. For his part, “Magic Mike” had to digest this failure. But a discussion with Massimiliano Allegri, who had just arrived on the Rossonero bench, put all that in order. The former PSG therefore left for a new season, he who was then joined by his friends Adrien Rabiot and Christopher Nkunku. An indisputable starter, the goalkeeper has already participated in 7 matches in all competitions this season. In detail, it was used 5 times in Serie A and 2 times in the Italian Cup.
A free departure from Maignan which would benefit Juve
His record is rather good since he has only conceded 3 goals and kept 5 clean sheets. Maignan, who only missed one game following a calf problem, is no stranger to his team's good start to the season. A team which is currently ranked 3rd in the championship. The Frenchman's good performances have not gone unnoticed. This Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that a big club is very interested in him. This is Juventus. The pink paper media reveals that discussions between Mike Maignan and AC Milan regarding a contract extension are still at a standstill. He even adds that unless there are any changes in his plans, the 30-year-old goalkeeper will leave the Rossoneri this summer of 2026, once his lease ends. He wants to try a new challenge, although he really likes Allegri.
If experience elsewhere in Europe interests him, having been approached by Chelsea and Bayern Munich a few months ago, Italy is always a possibility. Juve wants to make him their future goalkeeper. Under the leadership of Damien Comolli, the Old Lady is looking for experienced and charismatic elements “to raise the level of the team” specifies the GoS. Maignan ticks all the boxes according to the Bianconeri leaders, who were seduced by his performance against Juve a few days ago and who want to tackle this complex issue. Because it will be necessary to convince the player to sign with them, while offering him a salary that meets his expectations. In addition, you will have to deal with fierce competition. Juventus will also have to see what to do with Michele Di Gregorio, very popular in England, in the event of signing Maignan. What is certain is that she wants a new boss in her cages and that “Magic Mike” is the chosen one according to management.
