"You know, if you have the slightest doubt and remove the resentment that probably prevented him from signing the contract earlier or accepting the conditions that were offered to him, probably yes. "We convinced Paolo [Maldini] to sign a couple of times, under different conditions, but I'm sure we gave a big boost to his conviction to carry on."
"That's normal. I'd go there too. I'd go there every day and tell him: 'Where are you going? Stay here'. Like I wrote to Kaka when he had to leave. You do these things. I'm not saying you beg, but you give advice, you ask for things. I think Maignan has spoken to his team-mates, to those he's close to."
Mike Maignan's contract with AC Milan expires next June and a departure on a free transfer is currently possible due to no imminent renewal. Club management is expected to attempt at least one more effort to retain the goalkeeper despite difficulty. Maignan produced key saves in the last two matches against Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu and Mario Gila, reinforcing his value. Matteo Gabbia's invitation could influence Maignan if any resentment that blocked earlier agreement is removed. A comparison with Paolo Maldini is viewed as forced because Maldini faced retirement uncertainty while Maignan's choice is different. Teammates have engaged directly, offering advice and appeals for him to remain.
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