"Maignan is Milan's signing of the year. I, and many others, didn't believe in his renewal. Perhaps not even Maignan believed it. A year ago, the parties had reached an agreement with the player, who had asked for a fee, which Milan had accepted. Then Maignan had a few poor moments, and Milan took a step back, which is not a common practice in football. The player was so upset that we were all convinced he wouldn't extend his contract and would leave in the summer."
"Allegri had been told not to consider Maignan with the new Milan. Max saw that negotiations with Chelsea were stalling, so he called Maignan and said, 'Why don't you stay at Milan? You can do another year. I need you. You're the captain of this team, and at the end of the season you'll decide whether to extend or go elsewhere'."
Mike Maignan signed a multi-year contract extension with AC Milan through 2031, ending strong interest from Chelsea and uncertainty over his future. Maignan's previous deal was due to expire in 2026 and his form had briefly faltered, prompting doubts about a renewal. New sporting leadership, including Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare, helped rebuild relations and stalled transfer talks. Allegri personally persuaded Maignan to stay for another year by emphasizing his importance and captaincy, allowing time to reassess at season's end. The extension is positioned as a statement move that secures a key performer and stabilizes Milan's goalkeeping position.
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