Theo Hernandez is destined to leave AC Milan this summer, with his contract expiring next year, as the Rossoneri are confident he won’t leave on a free transfer.
Having failed to reach an agreement over a contract renewal, Milan and Hernandez are ready to part ways after six years together. It’s not the ending that most Rossoneri fans had imagined, given the Frenchman’s qualities, but now the best solution has to be found.
As reported by today’s edition of Tuttosport (via MilanPress), work is underway to find a new team for Hernandez, mainly by his own entourage. Milan have made it clear that a sale will be needed this summer, otherwise he will spend most of his time on the bench or in the stands.
Normally, this would have been a very risky approach as a club, but as the World Cup is scheduled for next summer, Hernandez can’t afford to take any risks himself. Not playing as a starter in the season before such a tournament would be a disaster for him.
In other words, Hernandez seeing out his contract at Milan is very unlikely. At the same time, the Rossoneri’s request of €20-25m will have to be met. Al-Hilal remains as an option, per Daniele Longo earlier today, and this is perhaps the club’s favourite solution given the €30m offer.
Regardless of how the situation will pan out, you have to say that Milan have handled everything dreadfully. Even more so with Mike Maignan who, despite many strong performances and a more modest renewal request (around €5m per year), was never renewed.
