AC Milan`s management, including Max Allegri and Igli Tare, is scheduled to hold crucial discussions with goalkeeper Mike Maignan next week. The goal is to persuade the French international to agree to a new contract extension, especially after recent talks involving potential interest from Chelsea did not lead to an agreement.
Maignan`s current contract is set to expire in June 2026. An understanding regarding a potential extension was reportedly reached back in March, but it was never formally signed. This lack of finalization is understood to be a source of frustration for the player and has fueled speculation about his desire to potentially seek a move elsewhere.
Encouraging Maignan to Stay Amidst Chelsea Interest
The season itself has been marked by significant turmoil for Milan. The club has already seen two head coaches depart, with Allegri now taking the helm as the third. Furthermore, the team failed to secure qualification for a UEFA competition, adding to the overall instability.
However, the fact that Chelsea were unable to finalize a deal with Milan for Maignan before the cutoff for the Club World Cup has given the *Rossoneri* an unexpected window of opportunity to work on convincing their star goalkeeper to stay.
Reports indicate that Allegri, alongside the club`s new sporting director Igli Tare, plans to sit down with Maignan in the coming week. They intend to present a compelling vision for the club`s future and argue that Milan`s project is one worth remaining committed to.
This strategy carries inherent risk for Milan. If Maignan remains unconvinced and does not sign a new deal, the club faces the prospect of losing him on a free transfer the following summer. He would be legally permitted to begin negotiating with other interested clubs from February 2026.
Milan hierarchy also believes that the recent appointment of Claudio Filippi as the new goalkeeping coach could positively influence Maignan`s decision. Filippi has a reputable background, having previously served as the goalkeeping coach at Juventus from 2010 to 2024.
Despite the ongoing efforts by Milan, Chelsea`s interest in Maignan reportedly remains. However, the English club is said to be unwilling to increase their offer beyond a figure of €15 million plus potential performance-based add-ons.
