Fakayejo Paul
AC Milan have secured their most important “signing” of the window. A total verbal agreement is in place for Mike Maignan to extend his contract at the San Siro until June 2031.
The 30-year-old French international, whose previous deal was set to expire in June 2026, has chosen to ignore massive interest from Chelsea and Manchester United to become the long-term pillar of the Rossoneri project.
The Contract Details
- The Duration: A massive five-year extension taking the deal to 2031.
- The Salary: Maignan will see his wages jump from €3.2m to a net base of €5 million per season.
- The Bonuses: With easy-to-reach add-ons worth €2 million, his total package will hit €7 million, matching Rafael Leão as the club’s highest-paid player.
- The Commission: After months of stalemate, a final breakthrough was reached this past weekend regarding agent fees, clearing the path for the signature.
The “Allegri Factor”
Insiders suggest that manager Max Allegri played a pivotal role in convincing the goalkeeper to stay, framing him as the “undisputed leader” and future captain of the dressing room.
Maignan’s decision ends nearly a year of speculation and provides huge stability for Milan’s domestic and European ambitions.
Formal documents are being prepared now, with an official announcement and “signing ceremony” expected at Casa Milan by the end of the week.