“I love Chelsea’s project” “I want to join Enzo Maresca team” – Player sends transfer message to Chelsea
Chelsea’s pursuit of a new goalkeeper has taken a decisive turn — and Mike Maignan is firmly in the frame. Sources close to the player have confirmed that the AC Milan star is open to a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, following initial talks between both parties.
The Blues had previously signalled a willingness to assess their existing goalkeeping options — including Robert Sánchez and Djordje Petrovic — before making a big decision.
However, qualification for the Champions League and Milan’s failure to secure European football have reshaped the landscape.
Chelsea now see Maignan as an experienced, world-class option who could immediately upgrade their defensive foundation — and it appears the Frenchman is ready to embrace the challenge.
The 29-year-old is widely regarded as one of Europe’s elite shot-stoppers. Twice named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year, Maignan boasts an excellent command of his area, world-class reflexes, and a calming presence that Chelsea’s back line has sorely missed.
With just a year left on his current Milan deal, a cut-price transfer is on the cards.
Transfer insider Ben Jacobs reports that Chelsea could sign Maignan for a bargain fee of just £20–£25 million, plus add-ons. This move marks a rare shift from Chelsea’s recent youth-driven recruitment policy. But club officials believe this is a calculated exception — an opportunity to snap up a proven winner at the peak of his powers for a fraction of his true value.
Robert Sánchez ended last season leading the Premier League in errors leading to goals (5) — a worrying statistic for a team aiming to re-establish itself among Europe’s elite.
With the FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, Chelsea are keen to seal Maignan’s signing swiftly to ensure he’s fully integrated before the campaign kicks off.
Maignan’s openness to the move is a major boost for Chelsea. If the Blues can finalise a deal in the coming weeks, they’ll be securing not only a new No. 1, but potentially one of the most important signings of their summer rebuild.