CM: Theo Hernandez ‘wants to stay at Milan for a long time’ – what he must prove | OneFootball

Theo Hernandez has made it clear through his agent that he wishes to renew with AC Milan and stay for a while longer yet, but concrete steps are awaited.

As Calciomercato.com write, Milan have gone from the euphoria of the win at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid to the disappointment of yet another two points thrown away against Cagliari on Saturday.

With a sieve-like defence that is increasingly worrying, Milan have got to yet another international break with more questions surrounding them than certainties. Forget the Scudetto, at the moment the Champions League places are six points away.

Theo ended up caught in the crosshairs of Paulo Fonseca after the draw in Sardinia, as he stated: “Theo can do better defensively, everyone can do more. We are working to correct important things.”

The French full-back has been inconsistent, giving the impression of not always approaching the various matches with the right mentality. Sometimes he gives the impression of not giving his all, all while incidents like the cooling break saga give the media ammunition.

However, when it comes to his Milan future things are more positive. Theo has ‘sent a clear message’ to the management through his agent Manuel Quillon that he ‘wants to stay at Milan for a long time’.

To achieve this, two conditions are needed: the renewal of his contract expiring in 2026 and a substantial increase in salary. There has been a delay in negotiations, but the defender must also now prove he deserves a salary in line with Rafael Leao, the highest earner in the squad.