"And I think that today, day after day, training session after training session, if Maignan initially was 'No, I won't renew' now I think he's gained the desire. The crowds return to the stadium, the results, you live in Milan, you're captain of a historic club, the project is credible, as it always has been, except for last season. Otherwise, Maignan has had a great time at Milan,"
"Otherwise, Maignan has had a great time at Milan, but Allegri gave a different mentality. And I repeat, when you play for Milan, it's difficult to return to Milan. Living in Milan, being captain of a historic club like Milan that has won seven Champions Leagues, you go out into the world and they know you and recognise you. You're a symbol."
Maignan initially wanted to leave after broken promises and a verbally withdrawn offer, creating expectations of departure in the summer or 2026. Recent developments show a thaw, with suggestions that he might be open to extending his stay. Allegri restored Maignan's confidence, returned the captain's armband, and agreed on a pact to finish the season. Improved results, returning crowds, the lifestyle of Milan, and the prestige of captaining a historic club are contributing factors. Maignan is now thinking carefully and appears predisposed differently, but any extension still requires a formal contract to be signed.
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