AC Milan with three stars for sale
Maignan, Theo Hernández and Rafael Leão could leave in the summer
There are three Milan players on the way out of San Siro, including Portuguese Rafael Leão , according to the Italian press on Monday.
« Maignan , Theo [Hernández] and Leão for sale: Milan, the summer market for shooting stars», writes Gazzetta dello Sport in its online edition, emphasizing the goalkeeper who was «once untouchable» but who «is now at risk».
The newspaper reveals that the trio is going through the most difficult time since they have been in Italy, with the stars of the last Scudetto losing their shine in a season that is not going well, with elimination from the Champions League and 7th place in Serie A.
The same publication highlights that Magic Mike has not been as notable in the last year and a half as it used to be, with the number of mistakes increasing.
«The Milan of Fonseca, first, and of Conceição, later, was betrayed by at least one of its stars. Whether it was Maignan’s blunder , Theo’s madness or Leão’s apathy. The last time the three lived up to their talents together? We have to go back to January 6th», adds the Italian daily.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, there are two paths, the first involves finding a way for Maignan, Theo and Leão to consistently return to Scudetto level , the second involves separation. “Painful”, considering what they have already given to the club, but without forgetting the rational part.
And, in this chapter, the economic issue is highlighted: Maignan and Hernandez’s contracts end in 2026, which increases the risk of them leaving for nothing – Leão has a contract until 2028 and a 175 million clause, which makes it difficult for him to leave.
