Just five months after putting pen to paper on a fresh contract with AC Milan, the formidable Franco Nigerian international Mike Maignan has once agai...
Just five months after putting pen to paper on a fresh contract with AC Milan, the formidable Franco Nigerian international Mike Maignan has once again found himself on the radar of the English Premier League giants Chelsea. GoalZaza reports that the powers that be at Stamford Bridge are not ready to abandon their pursuit of the 28 year old shot stopper, who has continued to give a good account of himself between the sticks at the San Siro. The Blues, who were heavily linked with the Frenchman before he committed his long term future to the Rossoneri, are now believed to be weighing up a summer offer that could test Milan. �s resolve. At the end of the day, Maignan. �s consistent displays have made him one of the most sought after goalkeepers in European football, and Chelsea, having struggled for stability in that department, see him as the missing piece in their defensive puzzle. While the exact figures remain under wraps, sources close to GoalZaza indicate that any deal could be worth in the region of. ��80 billion, based on the. ��1600 to one Dollar exchange rate, a sum that would rank among the costliest for a goalkeeper in history. In the scheme of things, the lion. �s share of the attention will now shift to Milan. �s stance and whether they can resist the lure of such a massive offer for a player who was expected to be their stalwart for years to come. For Nigerian fans watching at viewing centres in Surulere and Wuse, the news will surely spark animated debates. As they gather around large screens in Ikeja and Garki, clutching bottles of Zobo and plates of suya, many will be nodding with pride at the thought of a world class. �keeper linked closely to the Super Eagles setup, even if Maignan represents France. They will argue that his rise only underscores the depth of talent in the Nigerian diaspora, and they will wait with bated breath to see if Chelsea finally land their man. The 2024 summer transfer window promises to be a thrilling one, and Maignan. �s name will be at the centre of it all.
