Romano: Maignan renewal at the ‘final steps’ – his new salary and Milan’s impressive work

Mike Maignan and AC Milan are nearing the finish line in renewal talks, after months of uncertainty and even tension.

Since the summer, when a move to Chelsea was sought by the player and a renewal looked a long way away, relations between the Milan directors and Maignan’s entourage have been constantly improving. This is partly thanks to the role of Massimiliano Allegri and his staff, too.

Maignan renewal: Romano’s latest

Now, we are truly one step away from a contract renewal until 2031, as per various reliable sources. This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano in a video posted on his YouTube channel this morning, with his words relayed by MilanNews.

“Milan’s absolute, growing optimism regarding Mike Maignan’s contract renewal is full and complete. I reiterate what I’ve been saying since the beginning of January: the optimism is not only felt by Milan, but also by those close to Mike and his agents.

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“The figures remain unchanged: they’re not €5.7m plus bonuses, but instead a fixed €5m plus €2m in bonuses. We await the final steps, and Milan remains completely optimistic.

“The club have done a significant job in retaining Mike Maignan, and believes they have made an effort financially and in terms of relationships, in putting the pieces back together last summer.

“Today, Milan sees the finish line and has done very well in rebuilding the technical and personal relationship.”

Of course, as with any negotiation, the important thing is to transform optimism and confidence into signatures on paper. However, it cannot be denied that it feels like things are really on the final straight now.