MILAN. On Thursday Zlatan Ibrahimovic was clear: «Maignan, Theo Hernandez and Leao remain here because they are among the strongest players in the world in their position. They have a contract and they are happy”. It’s a shame, however, that the contract issue of two of the three aforementioned, Maignan and Theo Hernandez, is one of the most delicate ones that the men of the Rossoneri sporting area are facing. It’s no mystery that the renewal has been on the rise for months: both expiring in 2026, both with requests from top players, i.e. 7-8 million. Milan, which gives 7 to Leao, has not reached those figures so far. Ibra, again on Thursday, dribbled on the topic – «the renewal? Everything is possible” -, but yesterday one arrived from France’s retreat in Germany statement from Theo Hernandez which certainly cannot keep Milan and especially their fans calm: «Market demands? I’m 100% focused on the European Championship: we’ll see later whether or not I’ll stay in Milan. A return to Spain? I’m still not thinking about it at the moment.”. A cutting phrase that can only open up to different scenarios.
Bayern and Real target Theo Hernandez
Beyond the renewal issue, Theo is in fact at the center of a possible market triangle. It is no mystery that the Bayern Monaco he wants it if Davies is sold to Real. At the same time, if the European champions should they not reach the Canadian outsidethey might be thinking of the player they sold to Milan in the summer of 2019 for 21.5 million (increased to 22.8 with bonuses). Today Theo is worth four times more, at least 80 million, with Milan who would not sit at the table for an offer under 70 million. But that proposal could arrive and then we will have to understand whether the strength declared by Ibra mid-week – «we don’t need to sell to buy other players» – will also be respected in practice, because certainly Theo Hernandez, beyond an on and off season, remains one of the best performers in the world in his role. Meanwhile, Milan and Real Madrid have already spoken to us, but for Alex Jimenez, a full-back born in 2005 who the Rossoneri bought for 5 million (the boy will play in the Under23).
Milan, who do you take in attack?
Waiting to understand how it will evolve Zirkzee questionMilan continues to think about the attackers to partner with the future number 9. For example, they always like the Albanian Broja from Chelsea (he is also among those observed by Juventus) and last night a Rossoneri emissary was in Dortmund to see him against Italy. Evaluations in progress, also because there will be a center forward at Milanello anyway, given that AC Milan have decided to renew Jovic’s contract.
