GdS: ‘In or out?’ – Maignan called to make decision after final offer from Milan | OneFootball

AC Milan have made their final offer to Mike Maignan to renew his contract, and now the time has come for a decision to be made.

La Gazzetta dello Sport begin a report by recalling that Maignan has made a few errors this season, and ones that proved to be costly. Yet more recently, the penalties saved for France in the match against Croatia and the saves on Kean, Beltran and Gudmundsson show he still has that ‘magic’.

After the 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, the goalkeeper himself said: “Magic Mike never left, as you know in life there can be ups and downs, and that’s what happens with a goalkeeper. I’ve never let myself go, a bad moment can happen but I’ve always tried to stay focused and confident in my work.”

A negotiation underway

In this phase of uncertainty, the negotiation for the renewal of the contract expiring in June 2026 has resumed. A basic agreement had been found in recent months, before a chain of errors: against Cagliari, Como, Juventus in the league, plus the one in the first leg against Feyenoord.

So, a slowdown followed. When he was in form, Mike had asked for the same contract as Leao to remain at the club, a request that was not granted. Maignan himself then scaled down his demands, but now the roles have been reversed.

The club are in a position of strength, and the extension proposal does not go beyond €4.5m net per season. His current salary is €3.5m: in any case a much richer offer. This is the final offer from Milan, in essence a ‘take it or leave it’ situation.

It is difficult to imagine that the terms will be reviewed but if Maignan signs, he will remain at Milan until 2028 or 2029, depending on the possibility of adding a further annual renewal option. Otherwise, in the summer, the club and the player’s agents could look around.

The future

A great finale will not allow the goalkeeper to make new demands. The club’s offer is now clear and in any case substantial. It is the final proposal: if Mike accepts the signature can arrive immediately.

The team of the future will be based on Tijjani Reijnders in midfield and Christian Pulisic in attack: with Maignan at his best and rewarded by a new contract they could have another pillar. After the great performance against Fiorentina, he gave little away.

“I feel good here, I give everything for the shirt, but I don’t want to talk about the contract. Milan and the fans deserve more. My personal situation is not the most important thing,” he said.

“We work every day always giving our best, I say this with great sincerity. In the future we will take the experience of this season and grow even more.”

At Milan for four seasons, Maignan has ended up in the crosshairs of criticism along with the other senators (Theo, Leao, Tomori) guilty of a below par season. There is still time, especially with the renewal, to return to being Magic Mike.