Chelsea Target AC Milan Star Mike Maignan as New First-Choice Goalkeeper

Chelsea have started talks with AC Milan about a summer move for French goalkeeper Mike Maignan. New manager Enzo Maresca wants him as part of the team’s rebuild.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Chelsea are in talks with AC Milan for Mike Maignan, whose contract ends in June 2026. Talks for a new deal with Milan have stopped, so Chelsea are moving fast to sign him. Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, wants a new top goalkeeper. Current goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen haven’t impressed this season, so the club needs a strong choice in goal. Maignan is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and fits Maresca’s plans perfectly.

WHY MAIGNAN AND HOW CHELSEA FARED THIS SEASON?

Chelsea had a difficult season, finishing 6th in the Premier League. They conceded 57 goals, putting pressure on the goalkeepers. The club needs a reliable goalkeeper. Maignan, 29, is key for Milan, who finished 2nd in Serie A, and he’s a regular for France. Even with contract issues, he’s known for his calmness, reflexes, and ball skills, making him ideal for Maresca’s plans. Signing Maignan would show Chelsea want to return to the Champions League. They need to improve after finishing 12 points behind 4th-placed Aston Villa. They narrowly held off Newcastle United, who finished three points behind them.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA AND MAIGNAN?

Talks will continue, and Milan must choose between renewing Maignan’s contract or selling him. Chelsea have a busy summer, wanting to sign key players before pre-season. They start the 2025/26 season against Leicester City in August. AC Milan is heading into a new era under Massimiliano Allegri. Chelsea fans are watching closely, hoping to get a top goalkeeper who can bring stability and confidence in goal as they strive to compete with the Premier League’s top teams.