The Mike Maignan season at AC Milan will have been marked by turbulence. During the regime, sometimes criticized, the French porter is no longer untouchable. Insistent rumors evoke a possible divorce with the Lombard club, in a context where the Rossonera management seems to review its copy on several files. For Maignan, the internal trend would even be released by the small door, despite its status as a French international.
According to information from journalist Nicolo Schira, Manchester United has already approached AC Milan in order to probe the goalkeeper's situation. The Red Devils, who still doubt André Onana, envisage Maignan as a credible solution to replace it. The Frenchman, under contract until 2026, had nevertheless started discussions for an extension in January … But since then, nothing. Silence is eloquent.
Mike Maignan on departure? Manchester United on the lookout
The imminent arrival of Igli Tare as a new sports director could accelerate everything. As of this Monday, the former Lazio leader must make a full point on the Milanese workforce. Two files await him at the top of the battery: those of Mike Maignan and Théo Hernandez. One as the other may well be pushed towards the exit in the event of a substantial offer, Milan needing liquidity to relaunch his sports project.
England opens their arms to Mike Maignan
This Saturday evening (8:45 p.m.), Milan receives Monza for the last day of Serie A. A match without stake … except for Maignan, who could play his 162nd and final match under the Milanese colors there. The image of a discreet but symbolic departure, like a halftone season for the Lombard club.
Mike Maignan does not interest a single club. Chelsea and Aston Villa also checked his name. But it is Manchester United which seems the most determined. In a summer when the big maneuvers began, the former Lille may well be one of the major transfers to his post.
