News Focus
- Chelsea are monitoring Mike Maignan again after the keeper signed a new AC Milan deal in 2024
- AC Milan sacked manager Max Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, director Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada
- The Italian club failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League
- Maignan almost joined Chelsea last summer when his contract was ending
- Rafael Leão and Adrien Rabiot could also leave the San Siro
Chelsea Football Club may launch a fresh bid for goalkeeper Mike Maignan. This news comes just months after the France international agreed a long-term contract with AC Milan.
The situation has changed rapidly at the Italian club. They will not compete in the Champions League next season. The board has also dismissed several senior figures. These events have made Maignan rethink his future.
Last summer, the 30-year-old wanted to leave the San Siro. His previous contract was close to ending. He preferred a move to Stamford Bridge. However, AC Milan rejected all offers. They took a risk that he might leave for free. Their patience worked, and he signed until 2031.
Now, the club has fired manager Max Allegri. They have also removed director of sport Igli Tare, chief executive Giorgio Furlani and technical director Geoffrey Moncada. Nobody has replaced them yet. This uncertainty worries senior players.
Italian media report that Maignan will consider a move if Chelsea make an official offer. The Blues need a new first-choice keeper. The Frenchman joined AC Milan from Lille in 2021 for €16.4 million. He will celebrate his 31st birthday next month. He is also a key player for the French national team.
Other stars may follow him out of the exit door. Winger Rafael Leão and midfielder Adrien Rabiot are both linked with moves away. Rabiot could reunite with Allegri at Napoli.