{"id":26567,"date":"2025-11-12T07:52:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/chelsea-ready-to-offer-pre-contract-agreement-to-french-player-in-january\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:52:33","slug":"chelsea-ready-to-offer-pre-contract-agreement-to-french-player-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/chelsea-ready-to-offer-pre-contract-agreement-to-french-player-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea ready to offer pre-contract agreement to French player in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/chelsea-ready-to-offer-pre-contract-agreement-to-french-player-in-january\/#Chelsea_target_reluctant_to_sign_AC_Milans_new_contract\" >Chelsea target reluctant to sign AC Milan&#8217;s new contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/chelsea-ready-to-offer-pre-contract-agreement-to-french-player-in-january\/#Bayern_Munich_blocks_Chelseas_bid_to_sign_Maignan\" >Bayern Munich blocks Chelsea&#8217;s bid to sign Maignan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea&#8217;s Enzo Maresca at a press conference (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are preparing to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both European giants are said to be closely monitoring the France international&#8217;s situation as he enters the final stages of his contract at the San Siro.<\/p>\n<p>Maninan, now 30 years old, is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.<\/p>\n<p>His calmness, sharp reflexes and leadership between the posts made him an essential figure for both club and country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_target_reluctant_to_sign_AC_Milans_new_contract\"><\/span>Chelsea target reluctant to sign AC Milan&#8217;s new contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, Milan faces a tough battle to maintain first place. The Frenchman&#8217;s current contract expires in June 2026 and renewal negotiations are reportedly at an impasse.<\/p>\n<p>La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Maignan is reluctant to sign a new contract, with salary expectations and Milan&#8217;s sporting direction becoming major obstacles.<\/p>\n<p>Both Chelsea and Bayern Munich are patiently waiting for the situation to develop.<\/p>\n<p>If Maignan refuses to extend his contract, he will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement from as early as January 2026, paving the way for a potential free transfer next summer.<\/p>\n<p>For Chelsea, the signing of Meignan comes amid continued uncertainty surrounding the club&#8217;s goalkeeping department.<\/p>\n<p>Roberto Sanchez&#8217;s instability has left coach Enzo Maresca looking for a more experienced and dominant presence in goal.<\/p>\n<p>Maignan&#8217;s proven track record in the Champions League and Serie A makes him the perfect candidate to bring stability to a team still in transition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bayern_Munich_blocks_Chelseas_bid_to_sign_Maignan\"><\/span>Bayern Munich blocks Chelsea&#8217;s bid to sign Maignan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mike Maignan shouting instructions during AC Milan vs. Inter Milan (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Bayern Munich see Maignan as the ideal successor to Manuel Neuer, whose legendary spell at Bayern is coming to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern scouts reportedly compiled a glowing report on Maignan, impressed by his distribution, communication and ability to organize the defensive line, which reflected Neuer&#8217;s prime years.<\/p>\n<p>Maignan&#8217;s performance with the France national team, coached by Didier Deschamps, also increased his reputation on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>There seems little hope that AC Milan will retain him. Clubs&#8217; financial structures make it difficult to match the salaries offered by Europe&#8217;s elite, and both Chelsea and Bayern are prepared to offer much better deals than Milan.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Chelsea officially inquire about 8G\/A attacking midfielder this season<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea&#8217;s Enzo Maresca at a press conference (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images) According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are preparing to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. 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