Milan Owner Determined to Extend Theo Hernandez’s Contract

AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale remains steadfast in his desire to offer Theo Hernandez a new contract, despite the French defender’s recent exclusions from the starting lineup and reported tensions with coach Paulo Fonseca. Extending Hernandez’s deal is still considered a top priority for the club’s leadership.

The 25-year-old left-back has been benched for Milan’s last two Serie A matches, and may find himself out of the starting XI again for Sunday’s home clash with Roma. However, this has not swayed Cardinale’s view on Hernandez’s importance to the team’s future plans.

While Fonseca’s decision to drop Hernandez has raised questions about the player’s status and attracted interest from clubs like Manchester United, sources report that Cardinale is insistent on securing a new deal to maintain Hernandez’s transfer value. The owner sees the French international as a key asset for AC Milan moving forward.

Interestingly, Fonseca’s own position appears less secure than Hernandez’s future at the club. Milan’s directors are expecting improved performances in the second half of the season to boost their top-four chances. If results don’t improve, the Portuguese coach could find himself under serious pressure.

Despite the current turbulence, it seems Cardinale’s faith in Hernandez remains unshaken. The Milan hierarchy clearly views the dynamic full-back as integral to the club’s long-term vision, regardless of any short-term lineup decisions or coaching tensions.