Maignan snubbed Juventus despite higher offer than Milan’s

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Feb 23, 2026 11:04 AM ET

Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan reportedly turned down an offer from Juventus, despite the Bianconeri proposing a higher salary than Milan.

Transfer expert Matteo Moretto reports that Juventus opened talks with Milan goalkeeper Maignan at the end of 2025 to sound out a possible free transfer in the summer.

Maignan prioritised Milan over Juventus

COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Mike Maignan of AC Milan celebrates his team-mates goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to the report, Juventus directors contacted Maignan’s entourage between November and December and were ready to offer a salary slightly higher than the one he earns at Milan.

Maignan, however, took his time, reiterating that his priority was to stay with Milan, and ultimately signed a new deal through 2031.

According to Moretto, the new Maignan deal is technically valid until 2030, with an option for a further campaign that Milan can activate.

Bayern Munich contacted Maignan between September and October, but didn’t make another attempt afterwards, while Chelsea had held talks in the summer.

LECCE, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Ante Rebic of Lecce scores his team’s equalizing goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and Juventus at Stadio Via del Mare on December 01, 2024 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

It remains to be seen whether Juventus will make changes between the sticks next season, as Michele Di Gregorio has been highly criticised in recent weeks.

The Bianconeri have suffered 13 goals this season from the first shot on target.

Second-choice goalkeeper Mattia Perin was very close to returning to Genoa in January, but Juventus refused to let him go, also because there was a gap between their demand and Genoa’s offer.

Perin has remained in Turin until the end of the season, but there are “concrete” chances to see him leave the club at the end of the season, Moretto said.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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