The news is a blow to new head coach Ruben Amorim, who is trying to settle his first-team squad ahead of the season opener against Torino. Milan need to move several first-team players on to provide Amorim with new additions, and it remains to be seen whether or not Rafael Leao will still be with the club by the end of the transfer window. Football Italia reports that Maignan and Rabiot were involved in the latter stages of the 2026 World Cup and were due to return on August 14, but have now extended their breaks until August 16.
The situation is less clear for Maignan, who has sent some indications that he is not best pleased with life in San Siro. The Rossoneri stopper has recently removed all pictures and references to Milan from his social media profiles. This move has raised eyebrows, especially given that Maignan did not attend the funeral of the legendary Franco Baresi last week. In contrast, Inter pair Lautaro Martinez and John Stones, who were also involved in the latter stages of the World Cup, have already returned to first-team training under Cristian Chivu.
The decision by Maignan and Rabiot to extend their holidays has frustrated some Rossoneri supporters, who are eager to see their team settle and prepare for the new season. With the season opener against Torino fast approaching, Amorim will be hoping that Maignan and Rabiot return to training soon.