"Chelsea reportedly look set to miss out on the transfer of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan as he's reached a verbal agreement over a new contract at the San Siro. The France international shot-stopper has previously been the subject of approaches from Chelsea, though they couldn't agree a deal during the summer. See below as Fabrizio Romano posted on X a few months ago about the Blues working on signing Maignan,"
"AC Milan and Mike Maignan reach verbal agreement over new deal until June 2031! Formal steps to follow but deal in place for French GK who was out of contract in June 2026. Huge move for Milan with Maignan seen as key player, Romano posted today. Chelsea will regret missing out on Mike Maignan transfer Maignan is a top keeper and Chelsea will surely live to regret not getting this deal done when they had the chance."
Mike Maignan has reached a verbal agreement to extend his AC Milan contract until June 2031, with formal steps expected to follow. The France international had previously attracted approaches from Chelsea but no agreement was reached during the summer. Maignan had been due to become a free agent in June 2026, prompting interest from multiple clubs. Milan view the goalkeeper as a key player and have moved to secure his future. Chelsea lose a potential upgrade in goal, with the club likely to regret missing the opportunity to sign Maignan.
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