Adrien Rabiot did not hide the capital importance of Mike Maignan in the AC Milan project. In an interview given to Sky Italiathe French midfielder insisted on the almost irreplaceable nature of the Rossoneri goalkeeper: “We need Mike, he’s the one who decides the matches. Goalkeepers like him are rare in football. » Close to the French goalkeeper, Rabiot even reveals that Maignan had tried to convince him to join Milan several years ago. Today captain, Maignan enjoys immense respect in the locker room: “No player wants to see him leave the team. He has the trust and respect of everyone, everyone appreciates him because he is someone authentic. »
While the question of its extension still remains unanswered, Rabiot clearly hopes to see Maignan continue the Lombard adventure. “As an AC Milan player, I obviously hope he stays because he is difficult to replace”he affirms, also underlining its weight in the recent history of the club. The Frenchman recalls the direct impact of the goalkeeper on the results: “We saw at the start of the season what he is capable of, how he can turn a match around. »
