Tuttosport: History repeats itself – Milan identify two potential Maignan successors

History could be repeating itself for AC Milan half a decade after they last changed goalkeepers, with a target already in mind.

Tuttosport write this morning that the players change, the times change, but the story remains the same. Almost five years ago, Milan began the season with their first-choice goalkeeper’s contract expiring.

That man was Gianluigi Donnarumma, and he would end up leaving to be replaced by Mike Maignan. Now, things seem to be following a familiar pattern as the Frenchman is in his final year, with no sign of a renewal.

No.1 or no-one to change?

The paper adds that weeks ago, it was believed that once the mercato closed it would be the right time to renegotiate the contract renewal with Maignan. The situation has changed again, and it seems he is headed for a free transfer at the end of the season.

The feelings about Maignan are more negative than positive, but anything can happen. With the season already underway and his contract expiring in June 2026, there’s very little time to reach an agreement with the player’s entourage.

Maignan will also be highly sought-after by teams looking for a new goalkeeper for next season. In February, the parties reached an agreement for a three-year extension worth €5m net per year, but this was then put on ice by the club, which angered the player.

Who could replace him? Lorenzo Torriani is a name to monitor. The club have a lot of faith in him and last year he made his first competitive appearances, so the 20-year-old could be promoted to being the new number one.

While Torriani’s candidacy is growing, Zion Suzuki’s remains on the radar. The Japan international is making a name for himself in Parma and Milan could move early to try and beat the competition, especially if Maignan’s exit becomes a near certainty.