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The speculation surrounding Mike Maignan and his future is not quietening. In fact, in the next few months, his AC Milan future will only become more highlighted.
With the January mercato almost open, Milan will become even more aware of their situation. Time is running out for them to have security – if they have any left anyway – and other clubs will be preparing to pounce.
So, the next 30 days could be crucial. Ultimately, the Rossoneri need to make some advancements and if they don’t, things will only become more nerve-racking.
Maignan’s future decided?
For one journalist, though, it seems that there may be no point in worrying, with a decision already made. Speaking to MilanNews, Laurent Paganelli looked at his future and what he believes will happen.
Laurent, you are very close to Maignan: what will Mike do at the end of the season?
“I think he won’t stay at Milan and will go to the Premier League. The problem with footballers these days is that they want to explore all the leagues. Mike has reached a crossroads: he has this desire to leave. That’s what I think, and maybe it’s not true. But…”
Tell us….
“Knowing him, I think he’ll go away.”
In recent years, there’s been a veritable epidemic called the Premier League. Why do all the players who don’t play there, including young players in Ligue 1, insist on moving to the top English league at all costs?
“We all think England is England, the ‘mother of football’ and a place where you’re bound to have played at some point in your career. It’s incredible because, in my opinion, the Premier League isn’t where the best football is played. England is especially difficult for a goalkeeper…”
Looking back, famous goalkeepers like Barthez, Mandanda, Taibi, and Onana all failed there…
“But that’s how it is now, and the players are attracted by the Premier League. They have this obsession with wanting to play there at least once in their career. Then they get paid by the week there… that’s convenient for them.
“In my opinion, Mike is attracted by the championship itself…”
In fact, in June, he had asked to be transferred to go to Chelsea.
“It’s true, and perhaps one day he’ll regret leaving Milan. You can say what you want, but Italy is still Italy. I grew up with Serie A and have always loved football, and yours is special. Yours is something great, and Italian coaches are formidable.
“When it comes to football, true quality comes from Italy. It’s the most complete league there is.”
Hopefully, what the former French footballer says will not become true, but with minimal positive updates, it seems that it may be the case. Ultimately, no one will know until Maignan makes his decision.
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