"Around this time last year, the American opted to put a hold on his renewal, despite things being on the verge of an agreement, due to the lack of clarity surrounding the club. Ultimately, he was in the middle of one of the finest seasons of his career, and without a clear footballing plan in place, why should he secure his long-term future? So, reluctantly, Milan moved to focusing on other situations."
"Renewing Maignan's deal first made sense for several reasons. Firstly, it secures the captain's place in the team, and the deadline was shorter. However, it also shows that there is enough to convince a seemingly outbound player to stay. His extended belief in the Rossoneri represents the fact that the project in the future is worth a world-class goalkeeper's prime, and this plays a substantial part. Had Maignan been replaced with a lower-quality choice, the fallout would have been felt in other renewals."
"There seems to have been an element of understanding from the American with this. Even still, he is reported to have been left a little concerned over the lack of a concrete proposal in recent months, with him expecting a new offer in the past few months. Of course, other renewals have also been worked on in the background too, Fikayo Tomori's situation looks strong, whilst Davide Bartesaghi's renewal seems to be a case of when. So, these frustrations can be understood."
Premier League clubs showed interest in Christian Pulisic, but immediate concern is limited. Pulisic paused contract talks last year because of unclear club direction despite excellent form. Milan prioritized other renewals while lacking a clear footballing plan, then focused on Mike Maignan whose extension secured the captain and demonstrated project credibility. Maignan's deal shortened renewal deadlines and reduced risk of cascading departures. Pulisic accepted some understanding but remained concerned about the absence of a concrete proposal after expecting an offer. Fikayo Tomori's situation appears secure and Davide Bartesaghi's renewal seems imminent. Milan has been cautious to avoid rushing multiple key renewals.
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