There are gestures in football that can mean everything and nothing. The one made by Theo Hernandez after Torino-Milan belongs exactly to this category. The former red and black full‑back, now at Al‑Hilal, reshared on X the post with which Milan celebrated the victory achieved in the league opener. An apparently simple action, but enough to instantly reignite fans' imagination. SportMediaset spoke precisely of a possible rapprochement after the far from serene summer 2025 departure.

So the question arises spontaneously: can Theo return to Milan? Today it would be more correct to speak of a suggestion rather than a real negotiation. The Frenchman left the club just over a year ago, moving permanently to Al‑Hilal.

That relationship with Milan that may never have truly broken

The story between Theo and Milan has been intense, full of goals, victories, the Scudetto and a strong bond with the supporters, but also tensions that accompanied the last months in red and black. In his farewell message, the Frenchman openly expressed his disappointment with some club decisions, while reaffirming his link to Milan and the red‑black colours.

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And that is precisely the point that makes today’s suggestion interesting. Milan’s corporate situation has changed, as have several figures in the technical and managerial staff. Those conditions that had contributed to Theo’s departure are therefore not necessarily the same.

The retweet after the victory over Torino does not certainly demonstrate the existence of a negotiation. It would be wrong to turn a social gesture into a market news item. However it can be read as a sign of affection or nostalgia towards an environment that, despite everything, has represented a fundamental part of his career.

And if one day the return actually became possible

Here fantasy comes into play. Imagining Theo again on Milan’s left flank means thinking of a player who knows perfectly the environment, the pressure of San Siro and the meaning of that shirt.

In the past, there have also been rumors about a possible return of Theo to Italy. In January, for example, SportMediaset reported contacts between the Frenchman’s entourage and Juventus, also highlighting the player’s desire to become a protagonist again in Europe.

This makes the scenario even more curious: if Theo should really decide to leave Arabia to return to Europe, why not also imagine a sensational return to Milan?

At the moment there are no elements to talk about a Milan‑Theo negotiation. But football also lives on connections, feelings and opportunities. And when a former player sends a small signal towards his old team, fans’ imagination inevitably ignites.

Theo at Milan today is a suggestion. Tomorrow, who knows.