"Fichajes" revealed that Bayern Munich has started moving to sign French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, a player from Milan, to be Manuel Neuer's successor as the latter's contract approaches its end in 2026, and in preparation to ensure long-term continuity in the goalkeeper position.

The source pointed out that the Bavarian club's management considers Maignan, who is 30 years old, a ready and reliable option after his outstanding performance with Milan and the French national team. His current contract with the Italian team also facilitates his transfer to Allianz Arena.

The report confirmed that Bayern Munich's interest in Maignan is not new, as his name has been linked with the club in previous seasons as a primary choice to succeed Neuer, despite interest from other clubs, most notably Chelsea. However, Bayern remains the closest to completing the deal once his contract expires.

The website added that the success of the deal depends on the agreement between both parties regarding the sporting project and the role the player will have, to ensure a smooth and organized transfer without affecting the team's identity.

The Bavarian club considers signing Maignan a strategic step to guarantee competitive stability and maintain the quality of the goalkeeper line, with an experienced goalkeeper capable of taking responsibility immediately upon arrival.