AC Milan and Mike Maignan Reach a Verbal Agreement for New Contract Extension

AC Milan fans can breathe a sigh of relief — it looks like Mike Maignan is here to stay. According to multiple reports from Italy, AC Milan have reached an agreement in principle with Mike Maignan and his representatives for a contract extension. The 29-year-old French international’s current deal with the Rossoneri comes to an end in 2026. However, with a new deal in place, Maignan is set to become one of AC Milan’s highest earners.

As per reports from Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Mike Maignan is on the verge of committing his future to AC Milan, with a verbal agreement already in place for a contract extension. The French goalkeeper has given the green light to the Rossoneri’s directors, and both sides are set to meet again in the coming weeks to finalize the deal and put pen to paper. The new contract is expected to run until 2028, with an option to extend it until 2029, depending on when it’s officially registered. Maignan will also see a well-earned pay bump, becoming one of the highest earners in the squad. This renewal comes at the perfect time, as Maignan’s current deal would have had just 12 months left by the end of the season.  

Mike Maignan’s new contract that will see him earn around €5 million per season — putting him on par with top earners like Christian Pulisic and Theo Hernandez. While Rafael Leao still holds the title of Milan’s highest-paid player, Maignan’s new deal reflects just how crucial he’s become to the team. According to reports from Moretto, the final details still need to be ironed out, but both sides are expected to sit down in the coming weeks to wrap things up. 

Since Donnarumma’s departure in 2021, Mike Maignan has established himself as one of Milan’s most important players. Many fans thought that replacing a homegrown star like Donnarumma would take time. However, Maignan instantly filled the hole left by Donnarumma, and led the Rossoneri to their first Scudetto since 2011 in his very first season. Since then, Maignan’s career at Milan has gone from strength to strength, even becoming part of the leadership group under Stefano Pioli. Now, with Sergio Conceição at the helm, Maignan's importance remains undeniable. The Portuguese manager recognized his influence from day one, even handing him the captain’s armband after taking over from Paulo Fonseca in January. With Milan locking down their star shot-stopper, fans can rest easy knowing their No. 1 is here to stay.