Overview
- Maignan delayed his return to AC Milan’s pre-season training, pushing his planned arrival from August 12 to August 16, a move that has intensified speculation about his commitment to the club.
- Italian outlets reported that Al‑Nassr have approached Maignan as they seek a new first‑choice goalkeeper to replace Bento, with the Saudi side’s financial muscle cited as a motivating factor.
- The goalkeeper signed a contract extension in January that runs until June 2031 and earns roughly €7 million a year, which gives Milan contractual leverage but does not erase reported discontent.
- Milan face a dilemma between keeping a world‑class captain and avoiding a tense dressing room; the club plans to meet Maignan on his return and clarity is expected after the Italian holiday Ferragosto.
- The unrest is linked to the May dismissals of coach Max Allegri, sporting director Igli Tare, and goalkeeping coach Claudio Filippi, and it follows last summer’s big offer from Chelsea that Maignan turned down when those staff stayed.