With the growing uncertainty about the future of first-choice keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is tipped to depart the club this summer when his contract comes to an end, the Italian side have moved to sign one of the most exciting talents in Europe.
Maignan was one of the key members for Lille when they usurped Paris Saint-Germain to win the French Ligue title in the just ended season.
The 25-year-old kept an impressive 21 clean sheets in Ligue 1 in the 2020/21 season – more than any other goalkeeper in the top five European leagues as the Hauts-de-France-based team won their first league title in ten years.
The France international will reportedly earn €2.5 million per season with the Rossoneri at the San Siro.
A statement on the official club website read: “AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of French player Mike Maignan from LOSC Lille, who will be joining the Club starting from 1 July 2021. The goalkeeper has signed a contract with the Rossoneri until 30 June 2026 and will wear the number 16 jersey.
“Born in Cayenne (French Guyana) on 3 July 1995, Mike Maignan spent his youth career at Paris Saint-Germain. In the summer of 2015, he moved to LOSC Lille, where he made 180 appearances over six seasons, winning the French Ligue 1 title in the season just ended.
“After having played in all age categories of the French National Team, from Under 16 to Under 21, he made his senior international debut in October 2020 and is now part of the 26-man squad for Euro 2020.”
