Maignan set for Milan exit as Chelsea lead race & Tare tries late contract push | OneFootball

Mike Maignan’s future at Milan is moving steadily towards a summer farewell, with the French goalkeeper increasingly oriented to leaving on a free transfer once his contract expires in July.

Despite his importance to the team, talks over a renewal have been frozen for months, ever since the club failed to follow through on an earlier promise of a €5 million extension, according to reports via CalcioMercato.

New sporting director Igli Tare still intends to reopen dialogue with Maignan’s agents, but the gap between the parties remains significant.

UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Igli Tare, Sporting director of AC Milan looks on prior to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on September 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Maignan key for Milan as contract talks stall over gap in demands

On the pitch, Maignan has been one of Milan’s defining figures this season.

The Rossoneri have conceded only two goals in six major clashes against Juventus, Inter, Napoli, Roma, Bologna and Atalanta, a transformation built on organisation and the Frenchman’s consistent excellence.

His return to the levels of the 2021-22 Scudetto run has been evident, helped by a more stable working relationship with goalkeeping coach Claudio Filippi.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Mike Maignan of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Chelsea remain in pole position after establishing an agreement with Maignan last summer, while Juventus have also registered interest, though a move within Serie A is considered complicated.

Milan still hope for a late breakthrough, but the chances are slim as Maignan increasingly looks towards a Premier League challenge.