AC Milan defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in this round of Serie A. Maignan's brave performance can be regarded as the biggest contributor. According to the famous reporter Pedula, Milan knows that Maignan may still leave the team freely. AC Milan rejec...
AC Milan defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in this round of Serie A. Maignan's brave performance can be regarded as the biggest contributor. According to the famous reporter Pedula, Milan knows that Maignan may still leave the team freely.
AC Milan rejected Chelsea's offer for Mike Maignan in the summer, but due to failure to reach a contract extension, the 30-year-old French goalkeeper may still leave the team free at the end of the season.
Milan goalkeeper Maignan has performed well this season - not only in saving a penalty against Inter Milan on Sunday, helping the Rossoneri win 1-0. Long before facing Calhanoglu, he had already blocked Paulo Dybala's penalty kick against Roma this month, winning another 1-0 victory for the team.
But his contribution goes far beyond saving points. Maignan has made many key saves this season, fully demonstrating the qualities a goalkeeper should have: explosive power, elegance and keen intuition. He can be called a black panther with wings.
As we all know, Chelsea tried their best to buy Maignan last summer, but Milan finally chose to keep the French goalkeeper, despite knowing that there was uncertainty about the contract extension.
Maignan's contract expires next summer, and Milan are aware of the risks they are taking. A few months ago, there were some misunderstandings between the two parties during contract renewal negotiations. Maignan was very dissatisfied with this. The risk of him leaving the team on a free agency in June next year still exists.
However, if the situation can be reversed and his contract extension is successfully completed, it will be the most exciting news for Milan in recent years - because his stay in the team is already priceless.
