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Fabrizio Romano reveals Maignan free transfer to Chelsea is possible
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 24 Sept 2025 09:09 BST
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Mike Maignan is likely to leave AC Milan on a free transfer at the end of the season, with Chelsea leading the race for his signature.
Matteo Moretto explains in his regular slot on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel that contract renewal talks between Maignan and Milan are completely stalled.
Current ETV
Mike Maignan
GK
Milan
Mike Maignan
GK
Milan
ETV Range
€33.8M - €41.3M
Moretto goes on to explain that it appears increasingly likely that Maignan will not extend his contract that expires at the end of the season and will open pre-contract talks in January for a Bosman move.
Chelsea are considered the favourites to sign Maignan and are expected to return for the AC Milan and France goalkeeper having tried to sign him this past summer.
Maignan to leave Milan on a free transfer
TBR Football reported recently that Chelsea are still very interested in signing Maignan and are confident of snapping him up on a free transfer.
Chelsea are in a particularly great position as they already agreed contract terms with Maignan during this summer's negotiations.
Although the transfer didn't go through as Chelsea couldn't agree a fee with Milan, the contract can just be reused again next year.
Chelsea were in deep negotiations for Maignan before the Club World Cup.
The Blues had two offers for Maignan rejected by Milan, the first worth €10 million and the second increased to €15m.
Chelsea's valuation fell far below what Milan considered acceptable, with the Rossoneri demanding at least €23m or more for the France number one.
The Blues refused to increase their offer, believing that €15m was fair for a player whose contract expires in a year.
And that is where the negotiations between Milan and Chelsea for Maignan ended for 2025.
Maignan agreed to stay at Milan for this season but it seems unlikely he will prolong his stay.
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