TMW: ‘De Gea effect’ – why Maignan’s demands have lowered with Milan renewal close | OneFootball

There have been positive steps taken by AC Milan towards the renewal of Mike Maignan’s contract, according to a report.

TMW speak about the ‘David De Gea effect’ and how Maignan is closer to renewing his contract with Milan than he was a few months ago. After having asked for a very high salary of around €6.5m net plus bonuses (similar to Rafael Leao), the demands have dropped considerably as the end of his contract approaches.

Maignan’s contract expires in June 2026 and it is not known how the goalkeeping market will evolve in 18 months. What is known is that there is a deflation regarding the overall salaries, because De Gea received €11m net (€22m gross) at Manchester United and is getting €2m net from Fiorentina.

The Frenchman currently receives €2.8m but the feeling on both sides is that around €5.5m could be the right amount. The idea of the player’s entourage to ask for €5.7m per season, while Milan ares offering around €5m.

Things have been ‘at a standstill for quite some time’ but there is confidence that distance can be bridged with bonuses, perhaps slightly increasing the fixed salary part.

Maignan continues to show his importance with big saves in big games, and if huge offers came in from other clubs they would still be evaluated, but for now an extension seems more likely.