Report Theo Hernandez’s Milan contract extension won’t rule out summer exit | OneFootball

Milan are willing to extend Theo Hernandez’s contract, but the full-back’s recent poor form is questioning his status at the club, who may also consider to sell him next summer.

The France international’s inability to prevent Charles De Ketelaere from heading in Atalanta’s equaliser last Friday was just the continuation of an opening stretch to the season marked by distractions and below-par displays.

epa11761060 Atalanta’s Charles de Ketelaere (C) scores the 1-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan, in Bergamo, Italy, 06 December 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

Theo Hernandez’s exit may remain an option despite new Milan contract

Despite currently looking far from his best form, the 27-year-old remains irreplaceable for coach Paulo Fonseca due to Milan’s lack of alternatives in the same position, but things could change in the future.

The Rossoneri are in talks with Theo Hernandez to renew his contract at the San Siro, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, even a new deal could not exclude the player’s departure next summer if his performances don’t improve.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan is challenged by Manuel Locatelli of Juventus during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

While he remains an extremely valuable asset for the club, extending his contract, currently expiring in June 2026, may also be a way for the Diavolo to keep the French’s market value high for potential suitors.

Recent reports suggested that Manchester United are monitoring the left-back’s situation and may decide to make a move if they can’t strike a deal for their primary target Alphonso Davies.

Theo Hernandez has two goals and two assists in 12 Serie A games for the Rossoneri this term.