AC MILAN have confirmed Mike Maignan will not be leaving the San Siro this summer.
Chelsea had been interested in bringing the French goalkeeper to Stamford Bridge.
Maignan kept 12 clean sheets for Milan last season in Serie A as the Rossoneri’s No. 1.
Enzo Maresca had hoped to strengthen his goalkeeping options over the summer.
But he has been dealt a blow after Milan confirmed Maignan is not for sale.
AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare said: “Maignan is not leaving.
“He will be at Milan again next season.”
Tare continued: “There was interest from a Premier League club but in the end no agreement was found.
“Also knowing that Maignan is an important point of reference not only on the pitch, but also off the pitch, we decided to focus on him for next season and to move forward together.
“Football is unpredictable, but for us he remains a point of reference in this team.”
Chelsea must decide between keepers Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and youngster Mike Penders.
Djordje Petrovic had been touted as one to watch for the future.
But the 25-year-old Serbian is set to leave Chelsea after asking to be left out of their Club World Cup squad.
The Blues are through to the knockout stages of the competition in the US after a 3-0 win over ES Tunis.
New £30million-man Liam Delap was on target in red-hot temperatures in Philadelphia.
Chelsea will now meet Portuguese giants Benfica in the round of 16.
The two sides will clash on Saturday at the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina.
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