According to reports, changes must first be made at the higher levels of the club, but the squad will also come under scrutiny from the new sporting director. The incoming manager will have to rebuild a team that no longer resembles a united group. This summer, the team will undergo significant changes, starting with the departure of several key players.

But who will leave AC Milan this summer?

The first candidate is Theo Hernandez, one of the standout stars of AC Milan’s Serie A title-winning campaign. He was one of Paolo Maldini’s best signings as sporting director. The French defender has endured his worst season in an AC Milan shirt. Perhaps last summer was the right time to sell him, and now, more than ever, his departure seems certain. However, his price will no longer reach the €70-80 million previously demanded, as his contract expires in June 2026, forcing AC Milan to accept the current market conditions. If he is not sold, there is a possibility that the former Real Madrid defender could leave on a free transfer in a few months. Contract renewal talks with Theo Hernandez have been stalled for months.

Regarding Mike Maignan, recent negotiations have continued but have yet to reach a conclusion. With only one year remaining on his contract, no agreement has been reached. Maignan, who was signed by Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara four years ago as Gianluigi Donnarumma’s replacement, could be sold. He may join Chelsea or Manchester United, two top Premier League clubs looking for a reliable goalkeeper for next season.