Christian Pulisic Set for AC Milan Contract Talks Over Deal Until 2031
Christian Pulisic has reiterated his wish to remain at AC Milan as discussions over a new long-term contract are expected to gather pace, with his existing deal due to end next summer.
The 28-year-old United States international, who wears No. 11 for the Rossoneri, is understood to be in line for an offer that would keep him at the club until 2031. Owner Gerry Cardinale is preparing the proposed extension after Pulisic’s recent return to form and fitness.
Pulisic ended a lengthy Serie A scoring wait by finding the net against Lecce, his first league goal since last December. It followed a difficult opening to the campaign as he worked his way back from the injury he suffered at the World Cup.
He did not join the United States squad during the latest international window, instead staying at Milanello to continue improving his condition and regain full match sharpness.
Pulisic positive over Milan future
Speaking during a commercial event at the San Siro Milan Store, Pulisic said he was settled in Italy and hopeful that an agreement on his future could be reached soon.
“I am very happy at Milan,” he said. “The club gives me everything and helps me a lot. I am focused on playing, but we will speak about it and I hope it will happen soon.”
He added: “I feel very happy at Milan and I want to stay here.”
Recovery and Amorim’s demands
Pulisic described the start of the season as unusual after his injury setback, explaining that his eagerness to return had to be balanced with the time required to rebuild his fitness.
“It has been a strange beginning to the season,” he said. “I was returning from an injury and wanted to play, but it took time. I worked with the squad and the coach to get back on the pitch.”
He believes the side are beginning to understand Ruben Amorim’s methods, particularly after what he considered one of their strongest recent performances.
“We are learning his system and the way he wants us to play. I am very positive about him. The latest match was among our best, and we want to continue from there.”
Pulisic said Amorim’s approach requires players to occupy defined areas and make prescribed runs when Milan have possession, while still allowing attacking players room to make decisions in the final third.
“He wants us in certain positions, especially on the ball, and asks for particular movements,” Pulisic said. “There is freedom in attack, but there are also principles and positions that must be respected.”
Important autumn ahead
Milan are fifth in Serie A, two points behind leaders Roma, and have yet to lose in domestic competition. Their momentum was checked in Europe, however, after an opening Europa League defeat to Benfica.
With league and continental matches set to intensify through the autumn, Milan will need Pulisic operating at full capacity as Amorim looks to maintain the domestic challenge and respond quickly in the Europa League.
