Mike Maignan has reportedly rejected AC Milan’s first contract renewal offer, demanding a much higher salary than what was put on the table. As things stand, therefore, the situation remains very complicated.
Maignan has been one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A, if not the best, since he joined Milan back in 2021 to replace Gigio Donnarumma. This season, however, he’s been responsible for a few howlers and his future has been heavily debated among the fans.
As reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, Milan recently presented a contract renewal offer worth €5m per year, which would put him on par with Rafael Leao. However, the goalkeeper – whose contract will expire in 2026 – has made it clear through his entourage that he wants €8m per year.
The first offer, therefore, was rejected and the situation remains complicated indeed. Milan would like to reach a conclusion in the summer or, at the latest, just after. Arriving in the summer of 2025 without a renewal, meanwhile, would be a disaster as Maignan would then just have one year left.
It should be pointed out that the negotiations are still at an early stage, and there is indeed time to find a compromise. However, a sale can never be ruled out in these high-level operations.
