Overview
- Sporting director Igli Tare said negotiations will resume soon and stressed that Maignan is content at the club.
- Tare dismissed reports of an €8m salary demand, saying the parties have not discussed specific figures.
- Maignan’s deal runs until June 2026, raising the risk of a free exit once foreign clubs can open pre-contract talks in January.
- Chelsea and Juventus are reported to be closely monitoring the situation as Milan work toward an extension.
- Milan plan a cautious January window, with Tare open to a centre-forward if the right chance arises and pointing to positive signs from Christopher Nkunku as Santiago Gimenez recovers.