Allegri sends message to Maignan over future: “It’s not like you can just come back”

Massimiliano Allegri responded to a direct question about Mike Maignan’s contract situation, but did not give too much away.

Maignan’s contract expires on 30 June 2026, while negotiations over a renewal have been stalled for months and are unlikely to resume, even if there is talk of one last attempt to convince him to stay. In fact, Tuttosport spoke this morning that he will depart ‘barring any major surprises’.

The paper went on to speak about the scouting of a potential replacement first-hand tomorrow night in Parma. Igli Tare and co. will watch on from the sidelines and will monitor Zion Suzuki – also of interest to Chelsea – as they seek a long-term number one.

‘Not like you can just come back’

Allegri answered questions on a variety of topics in his presser on the eve of the game at the Stadio Tardini, and he was asked for an update on Maignan’s future at Milan.

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“I always tell the lads that when at Milan, all of us, not just the players, we have to work every day with passion to create the conditions to achieve results because you have to earn the right to wear the Milan shirt,” Allegri said.

“Once you leave Milan, it’s not like you can just come back. Maignan is a great goalkeeper, and the club is planning for the future of Milan, so Tare and Furlani will do what’s best for the team.

“We have to stay focused on our main goal. Finishing in the top four to return to playing in the Champions League.”