“I want to make a mark on my sport”, Maignan displays his ambitions!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Undisputed number 1 in the French team since the retirement of Hugo Lloris in 2022, Mike Maignan has also established himself as one of the leaders of the Blues group.

The current goalkeeper of AC Milan should, barring any surprises, be the goalkeeper for the Blues during the 2026 World Cup. Asked by
Telefoot, the former Parisian has not hidden his ambitions.
» Frankly, I would like to make a mark on my sport. I would like to leave the image of a worker of someone who never gave up, who never cheated. I want to be an example, while remaining authentic,” he admitted.

A departure planned this summer?

If his situation is clear in the French team, with the role of number 1 goalkeeper, that in club is uncertain. At the end of his contract in June 2026 with AC Milan, the Frenchman has still not extended his contract with the Lombard club.

The former rampart of Lille OSC is closely monitored by certain teams from the old Continent such as Juventus according to the latest reports from the transalpine press. His case is also followed by certain Premier League leaders. The latest news was that Chelsea had made inquiries for the French international. It remains to be seen whether the clubs will take action to hire the 30-year-old goalkeeper. To be continued…