AC Milan Extends Maignan's Contract to 2031

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has reached a verbal agreement on a new contract extension with the club, securing his future at the San Siro until June 2031. The 30-year-old France international, whose current deal was set to expire in June 2026, had entered the final six months of his tenure at the start of the year, opening the door for pre-contract talks with overseas teams. Formal signing is expected to follow soon, according to reports from transfer experts.

The breakthrough comes after weeks of intensive negotiations between Maignan's representatives and Milan officials, which resolved key sticking points including agent commissions. The new deal will pay Maignan approximately 5 million euros net per season, plus up to 2 million in bonuses, aligning his earnings with those of teammate Rafael Leao. This extension, potentially keeping him in Milan for a full decade since his 2021 arrival, underscores the club's determination to retain one of its most vital assets amid interest from Premier League sides.

Maignan joined Milan from Lille for 14.2 million euros in the summer of 2021, where he had previously captained the team to the Ligue 1 title. In his debut season with the...