Maignan renewed his contract with Milan earlier in the season, but reports indicated he could leave if two conditions were not met. Milan’s failure to qualify for the Champions League removes one requirement, and Allegri is now facing dismissal. Maignan received assurances of a long-term working relationship with Allegri and Filippi during his renewal, and the recent developments threaten those expectations. His €5 million deal could become harder to justify without Champions League football. Chelsea remain interested and could revisit a move if Xabi Alonso becomes their manager, though other European clubs also have admirers. Allegri’s likely exit could also prompt Maignan to request a transfer, suggesting major summer changes.
"Despite renewing his deal with Milan earlier this season, reports earlier this month suggested that Maignan may leave the club if two conditions weren't met. The first was that the club would qualify for the Champions League and the second was that Allegri stayed."
"According to Calciomercato.com, the goalkeeper received assurances of a 'long-term relationship with Allegri and Filippi' during his renewal and this latest turn risks that. Considering his €5 million deal, this could also be difficult in another year without Champions League football."
"Chelsea remain heavily interested - despite their failed efforts to sign him last summer - and could revisit the idea if Xabi Alonso agrees. However, they would not be alone. Indeed, Maignan has admirers across Europe."
"With Allegri's sacking, it is very plausible that he requests to leave himself. It looks like a summer of significant changes."
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