CM: Theo’s request is a ‘delicate issue’ for Milan – the details | OneFootball

In recent weeks, reports about the interest in Theo Hernandez have surged, and there have been fears about what the Frenchman’s future may behold. However, this morning, a report has given AC Milan fans some hope.

There have been suggestions in the run-up to the summer mercato that Milan could sell a star to bolster their budget. Perhaps this is a hangover from the events of last summer, but reports have given suggestions about the legitimacy of these claims.

Whether the Rossoneri need to sell or not, interest will, of course, be there for some players, and these interests are to do with contractual situations – the two players with heavy interest are Mike Maignan and Theo, whose contracts expire in the summer of 2026.

Bayern Munich have held interest in both, and reports in the past few weeks have suggested that the defender has had a growing openness to joining the Bavarian club, but there has always been a preference for a Milan stay.

Calciomercato.com have reported that the renewal is a ‘delicate issue’, as the Frenchman would like a €4 million net increase on his contract – from €4m to €8m net per season. However, Milan are not willing to satisfy this at the moment and do not want to go that high currently.

Whilst the club understand the importance that Theo provides, the deal is expensive, even if both parties would like to continue together.