Milan push €7m Maignan renewal, Inter and Juve watch on, Souza waits | OneFootball

The Milan-Maignan dossier has suddenly heated up again and could become one of the strategic issues of the upcoming transfer market. After months of silence, the Rossoneri club has decisively reopened talks for the renewal of the French goalkeeper, presenting a new financial proposal that could shift the balance, while Inter and Juventus remain on the sidelines, ready to seize any opportunities.

Milan, Maignan’s renewal becomes central again: €7 million offer until 2030. Inter and Juve watching, Hugo Souza on stand-by

The story is well known by now. Mike Maignan’s contract, expiring in June, seemed destined for extension as early as the start of 2025, with a verbal agreement in principle. However, everything stalled last February, when some uncertainties on the field led Milan to slow down negotiations, opting for a more cautious approach.

During the summer, the goalkeeper was seriously targeted by Chelsea, but the deal never materialized: on one hand, Milan’s financial demands, on the other, Massimiliano Allegri’s will, which proved decisive in convincing the club not to part with its captain. The parties parted with a promise: to revisit the matter later in the season.

That moment has now arrived.

The new offer: €7 million total until 2030

According to sources close to the Rossoneri, Milan has presented a new renewal proposal:

€5.5 million net as a fixed part

easily achievable bonuses to reach a total of €7 million

duration until 2029, with an option for 2030

An important step, though still far from the player’s initial request, which was €7.5 million net plus bonuses. However, Milan’s return to the top of the table and Maignan’s decisive performances have changed the context and rekindled mutual trust.

Allegri decisive, but a positive outcome is not guaranteed

Optimism is growing at Milanello, even though caution remains. Maignan was deeply disappointed by what happened ten months ago, but at the same time feels valued by Allegri’s esteem and the club’s new technical ambitions.

The dialogue has resumed on a more solid basis, but the financial gap has not yet been fully bridged. For this reason, the management, with Tare and Furlani, continues to work on multiple fronts.

Hugo Souza blocked: plan B already in place

At the same time, Milan has blocked Hugo Souza, identified as a possible alternative should the renewal not go through. The Corinthians goalkeeper is a profile being closely followed, although the first Rossoneri offer was rejected by the Brazilian club.

A clear signal: Milan is hoping for Maignan’s yes, but does not want to be caught unprepared.

Free transfer scenario: Inter and Juve watching

Milan’s caution is also linked to another key factor: Maignan as a free agent would be highly attractive to many top clubs. There have already been concrete signals from the Premier League, but special attention should be paid to Serie A.

Juventus has been aware of the situation for some time, while according to La Repubblica, Inter is also monitoring with interest, considering a move similar to the one that brought Calhanoglu from the Rossoneri side of Milan to the Nerazzurri. However, it should be noted that at the moment, Inter seems more oriented towards the profile of Vicario.

A renewal worth much more than a contract

The Milan-Maignan affair goes beyond a simple extension. At stake are leadership, identity, and technical planning. The French goalkeeper remains a pillar of the dressing room and one of the symbols of the Rossoneri revival.

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