Theo Hernandez to join Milan top earners with imminent contract extension | OneFootball

Theo Hernandez’s key role in Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana revival gave a further boost to his contract extension talks with the club, as he is now reportedly one step away from penning a new deal.

The France international rediscovered form in Saudi Arabia, scoring a goal and setting up another one in his side’s epic comeback against city rivals Inter in the final, offering a sneak peek of how things could be under new manager Sergio Conceição, who’s willing to put him at the centre of his project.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 06: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan scores his team’s first goal during the Italian Super Cup Final between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Kingdom Arena on January 06, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Milan ready to give Theo Hernandez pay raise with new contract until 2029

With a smile back on his face, the 27-year-old is even more eager to commit his future to the Rossoneri and negotiations between the club and his agents have been proceeding in ‘total harmony’ in recent days according to Calciomercato.com.

Milan are ready to make a significant economic effort and make Theo Hernandez one of the highest-paid players in their squad by increasing his salary to €6-6.5m with a new deal until 2029.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 06: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Italian Super Cup Final between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Kingdom Arena on January 06, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

While contract extensions of Mike Maignan and Tijjani Reijnders are closer to becoming official, the Rossoneri are very optimistic about reaching the same stage with the left-back soon.