Theo Hernandez’s agent reveals there is ‘no negotiation’ with Milan to extend his contract, accusing someone of trying to ‘force public opinion’ against him.
The left-back turned 27 last week with a very negative birthday, as he saw a penalty saved in the 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina and was then sent off for insulting the referee.
That earned him a two-match Serie A ban and prompted reports that negotiations to extend his current contract have hit problems.
However, his agent Manuel Garcia Quilon spoke to TeleLombardia programme QSVS this evening and revealed a very different scenario.
“There is no negotiation, we haven’t talked about anything for four months, since May-June,” said the agent.
“The club contacted me, asked if we wanted to remain and if we were happy at Milan. We said yes, then there was no further contact.
“We have not received any offer from the club.”
There are also reports in the Italian newspapers that Theo Hernandez has asked for a salary worth €8m per season to sign an extension. Is that true?
“Someone is spreading these rumours to force public opinion against him,” replied Quilon.
Theo Hernandez future at Milan up in the air
The France international was purchased from Real Madrid for €22.8m in the summer of 2019 and went on to become one of the best left-backs in the world.
However, his current deal with Milan only runs to June 2026 and if talks are at a standstill, then Theo Hernandez risks becoming a free agent.
“Football is football, it all moves very quickly. Every day things change for a thousand details. I can say today that Theo’s main idea is to continue at Milan, reach an agreement and stay at the club for as long as possible,” added the agent.
“What will happen in a year’s time? I don’t know. I don’t want to lie to you, because I really just don’t know. If he reaches an agreement and extends his contract, then it’s not an issue.
“If he doesn’t sign a new contract, what happens? I don’t like to lie, I don’t know what could happen, but the idea right now is that Theo is happy at Milan.”
Pound for pound, the best Milan player of the last 14 plus years. Consistency personified.
Public opinion should be skewed to force the Yank cardinal and his minions out. Not Theo.
Best Milan player of last 13 years? The chap is quality going forward but always been poor defensively. Never trusted in the national team. Poor attitude .Time to sell.