CM: Maignan wants €8m per year to renew with Milan – his potential destination

There continues to be mixed messages regarding the potential renewal of Mike Maignan, especially regarding his demands.

Maignan’s contract expires at the end of the season and negotiations regarding a renewal do not seem to be close to conclusion. Thus, there is a concrete risk that he leaves the club on a free transfer at the end of the season, despite some more encouraging recent reports.

Maignan’s demands

Having arrived in the summer of 2021 from Lille for just over €15m to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma, Maignan immediately proved himself to be a reliable goalkeeper and at times was one of the best performing players in Europe in his position.

As Calciomercato.com report, Maignan and his entourage are asking for €8m net per season in order to renew, a significant figure that the club has already stated it cannot reach. The gap between asking price and offer is therefore wide at the moment, and a departure seems likely.

It is perhaps a reflection of the fact an offer was retracted earlier in the year, but also that the French goalkeeper’s current salary is €2.8m net (€3.62m gross), which is the ninth-lowest among current squad members.

Where could ‘Magic Mike’ end up? Chelsea have never looked away from Maignan after negotiations in the summer. The goalkeeper was pushing for a move, but Milan rejected the Blues’ offer, and now they are tempted to get him for free.