It was expected, it is now official. Theo Hernandez, 24, has extended his two-year contract with AC Milan, until 2026. The French left-back who arrived in Lombardy in 2019 sees his annual salary increase from 1.5 to 4.5 M€ more bonuses, specifies the Gazzetta dello Sport. Lucas’ younger brother played 108 games for the Milan club, signing 19 goals and 18 assists.
This season, he notably made his debut for the France team, in which he was clearly the revelation of the season. In particular, he distinguished himself with the Blues during the Final Four of the League of Nations, during which he was aligned with his brother, which had not happened for almost half a year. century, with the brothers Patrick and Hervé Revelli, in 1974, in the French team.
The Hernandez brothers took an active part in reversing the situation in the semi-final against Belgium in Turin (Italy). Led 2-0 at the break, the Blues won 3-2 in the end, Theo signing a sensational goal, that of victory at the last second. Three days later in his San Siro stadium in Milan, he delivered an assist to Kylian Mbappé, for the winning goal against Spain in the final (2-1). His record with the tricolor jersey is one goal and 3 assists in 4 selections, a record worthy of an attacker.
In club, he continues to confirm his first two seasons with the Rossoneri, already totaling 4 goals and 5 assists halfway through the season. After discovering the Champions League in the fall (last of the pool of death with Liverpool, Atlético de Madrid and Porto), Theo is now aiming for the Scudetto, which AC Milan has not won for eleven year. His trainer, Stefano Pioli, even gave him the captain’s armband at the start of the year.
Like his professional life, Theo is a young man filled with the prospect of becoming a father for the first time. His companion, Zoe Cristofoli, an Italian influencer with whom he has been in a relationship since June 2020, is due to give birth in the coming days to a boy. The year 2022 promises to be bright and happy for anyone who dreams of taking part in the World Cup in Qatar from the end of November with his brother, Lucas.
