Chelsea Abandon Maignan Pursuit
Chelsea FC have withdrawn from negotiations for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan after the Italian club rejected their €15m offer, reports The Athletic. The Blues deemed the price excessive for a player whose contract expires in 2026.
Despite Maignan's reported willingness to move to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's hierarchy refused to improve their bid. This impasse has now frozen contract talks between the 29-year-old French international and Milan, potentially leaving the Rossoneri vulnerable to losing their star keeper for free in 2026.
This development leaves Chelsea with Robert Sánchez, Đorđe Petrović and Gabriel Slonina as their goalkeeping options. Meanwhile, Milan face renewed pressure to either secure Maignan's long-term commitment or risk a financial hit on their prized asset.
