Sale hypothesis grows as Milan reflect on Maignan’s injury struggles

Since arriving from Lille in 2021, Mike Maignan has struggled with several injuries and AC Milan are now evaluating the future. According to a report, instead of renewing the contract, they could opt to sell the goalkeeper. 

Maignan has been a very important player for Milan in recent years, saving them on many occasions, but he’s also been held back by various injuries. Furthermore, this season, he has struggled to find consistency in his performances when fit.

As highlighted by today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport, as cited by MilanNews, Maignan has missed 39 games for the Rossoneri due to injury. This is practically an entire season and understandably so, the management is not too pleased with this record.

Therefore, with contract negotiations currently ongoing and with the goalkeeper asking for a high salary, Milan could evaluate the sale this summer instead. Several clubs have expressed an interest and the Rossoneri could likely fetch a decent sum of cash.

In the meantime, with Maignan currently out injured, Marco Sportiello will guard the Milan goal and he did really well against Juventus. Some would argue that it was better than what we have seen from the Frenchman this season.