Mike Maignan re-committed to Milan not too long ago, signing a contract until 2031, but his future isn’t set in stone, and Chelsea are still keen on acquiring him.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the goalie, who had an expiring deal at the time, was talked into staying by Massimiliano Allegri and the club’s revamped aspirations. If the coach didn’t stay, the player could also change his mind.
Maignan is highly ambitious, so Milan falling out of the top four could also impact his call, although Chelsea won’t play in the UEFA Champions League. His future is more tied to the gaffer. Before being reeled in, the shot-stopper had decided to leave because he thought there was too much confusion at the club, an aspect that has resurfaced as of late.
The Frenchman has also bonded with new goalkeeper coach Claudio Filippi, who’s part of Allegri’s staff. It wasn’t a coincidence that he returned to elite levels for three-fourths of the season, until most Rossoneri players dipped in the last couple of months. He has secured 16 clean sheets in 40 matches across all competitions this campaign, giving up 36 goals.
Our Take on Maignan, Milan, and Chelsea
If Allegri somehow doesn’t like the club’s moves and walks away, a few players could follow suit. The new hierarchy could decide to try to start a new cycle and go young. His valuation figures to be robust. Instead, the Blues make little sense as a landing spot. It’d be a lateral move, if not a downgrade, and they don’t exactly excel in stability. Instead, if PSG were in the hunt for a new man between the sticks, a transfer there would be more logical.
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