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Confidence is growing inside AC Milan that they might be able to convince Mike Maignan to renew his contract, a journalist has claimed.
The talk about Maignan’s future reached boiling point after the 1-0 win over Inter, when the goalkeeper did something that will be talked about for years to come. Wearing the armband, he produced not just one but multiple match-winning contributions, including a penalty save.
Amid talk of a Premier League move or even one to a domestic rival, the fact remains that Maignan’s deal expires next June, so in a few weeks he will be able to negotiate a pre-contract with another club. Milan risk losing a crucial player on a free transfer, without much leverage to use.
Maignan U-turn?
According to Luca Cohen, there is ‘rowing confidence’ for the renewal of Maignan, something that sporting director Igli Tare has alluded to in the media when asked about the topic.
He adds that there is ‘no record of any economic demand’ from the Frenchman, amid rumours that he asked for a contract worth €8m net per season in order to extend his stay beyond next summer.
What might force a change of heart from Maignan is not revealed by the journalist, whether it be improved results on the field, the work of Massimiliano Allegri, the new coaching staff or more faith in the project.
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