"Mike Maignan's derby heroics are still very much in the headlines, and AC Milan are reportedly ready to make him a new renewal offer. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, the penalty save on Hakan Calhanoglu under the Curva Nord was the snapshot of the derby win, but Maignan also made fantastic stops to deny Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez too. He was a worthy MVP, and the worthy recipient of a kiss from Strahinja Pavlovic."
"Maignan seems to have got back to his best: he is more reactive, more flexible and above all happier. It's the complete opposite of last season when at times he appeared awkward and melancholic, making errors in big games. Despite a sub-par season, Massimiliano Allegri fended off attempts to sell him this summer: he convinced the club and Mike to move forward together. Max deserves credit for keeping him, and Allegri himself pays tribute to goalkeeping coach Claudio Filippi for his work too."
"The fact remains that Maignan has changed: he's one of the symbols of the club's newfound solidity. What remains the same, however, is the terms of his contract, which expires in the summer of 2026. The club have attempted to reopen the door to dialogue. If Maignan wants to stay with the Rossoneri, the penultimate proposal will still be valid. On the table is a contract extension for another two or three seasons at €5m net per year (up from €4m)."
"This represents a significant salary increase from the current €3.2m, despite his advancing age. It is unusual generosity (at least in relation to Milan's usual stance) for a player who has already turned 30. This Maignan, however, deserves it. This Maignan who - for the same reasons mentioned above - has attracted the attention of foreign clubs, above all the Premier League. However, Juventus are also lurking."
Mike Maignan produced decisive derby saves, including a penalty stop from Hakan Calhanoglu and key saves against Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, earning MVP recognition. He has regained form and appears more reactive, flexible and happier compared with a previous season marked by awkwardness, melancholy and costly errors. Massimiliano Allegri resisted attempts to sell him and credited goalkeeping coach Claudio Filippi for improvement. Maignan now symbolizes AC Milan's renewed solidity. His contract runs to summer 2026; Milan have reopened talks with an offer of a two- to three-year extension at about €5m net per year, and he is attracting foreign and domestic interest.
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