Mike Maignan Returns to Milan Training Amid Al-Nassr Interest
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has cut his vacation short to join the team for pre-season training, amidst reports of renewed interest from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays.
Last summer, Maignan contemplated leaving Milan after receiving a significant offer from Chelsea. However, the Rossoneri decided to retain him. Coach Max Allegri, director Igli Tare, and goalkeeping coach Claudio Filippi persuaded him to stay, but all three were dismissed in May due to the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Maignan Sees Changed Milan Situation
Now, with his contract set until June 2031, Maignan expresses frustration with the club’s current trajectory. Both he and teammate Adrien Rabiot have postponed their returns from post-World Cup vacations, moving their return date from August 12 to August 16. This change may correlate with their close relationships with Allegri and their dissatisfaction regarding his termination.
Recent reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicate that Maignan has caught the attention of Al-Nassr. Maignan, who captains the team, has been with AC Milan since the summer of 2021, following the departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Mike Maignan delayed his return from vacation to start Milan pre-season training, with reports of renewed interest from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
The goalkeeper had been ready to walk away last summer when he received a big proposal from Chelsea, but the Rossoneri were not prepared to let him leave.
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He was convinced to stay by coach Max Allegri, director Igli Tare and goalkeeping coach Claudio Filippi, but all three of them were fired in May after failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Maignan sees changed Milan situation
COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Mike Maignan of AC Milan looks on 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)
Now he is under contract until June 2031 and yet frustrated with the direction the club is taking.
Both Maignan and Adrien Rabiot have delayed their return from the post-World Cup vacation from the planned August 12 to August 16.
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It is probably also no coincidence that both were very close to Allegri, not appreciating the way he was sacked.
Now La Gazzetta dello Sport warn that Maignan has been approached by Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League club where Cristiano Ronaldo is currently playing.
The goalkeeper also wears the captain’s armband and has been at San Siro since the summer of 2021, when he replaced Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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