In 2021, has Milan found its goalkeeper for the next ten years? Yes, the rossoneri supporters would no doubt answer if asked the question. Because since his transfer from Lille, Mike Maignan (27 years old, 16 games in all competitions this season) shines brightly in the Milan cage. And it’s no coincidence if we are to believe his trainer Stefano Pioli: “Magic Mike” is a hard worker, a real…
“Mike, I didn’t know him before playing against Lille in the Europa League. At home, they beat us 3-0 and I said to my goalkeeper coach: ‘This one, you have to follow him’. His communication and his presence in the match impressed me. I was sure he was an excellent goalkeeper but he turned out to be even better than I thought. He is very meticulous in his preparation for matches, he is a player who wants to to grow continuously. It’s exhausting to train him, because he asks a lot. But it’s also great, because he is always motivated, “assured the Italian technician during an interview with The team.
