Chelsea agree contract terms to sign world-class goalkeeper

Chelsea are in a great position to sign Mike Maignan on a free transfer next summer as they have already agreed contract terms with the Milan goalkeeper.

TBR Football reports that Chelsea are still very interested in signing Maignan next year after going close to capturing him this past summer.

The report states that Chelsea are confident of snapping up Maignan on a free transfer, with the Milan captain unlikely to extend his contract that expires in 2026.

Chelsea are in a particularly great position as they already agreed contract terms with Maignan during this summer’s negotiations.

Although the transfer didn’t go through as Chelsea couldn’t agree a fee with Milan, the contract can just be reused again next year.

Maignan to Chelsea in 2026

Chelsea were in deep negotiations for Maignan before the Club World Cup.

The Blues had two offers for Maignan rejected by Milan, the first worth €10 million and the second increased to €15m.

Chelsea’s valuation fell far below what Milan considered acceptable, with the Rossoneri demanding at least €23m or more for the France number one.

The Blues refused to increase their offer, believing that €15m was fair for a player whose contract expires in a year.

And that is where the negotiations between Milan and Chelsea for Maignan ended for 2025.

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