It’s an important summer for Christian Pulisic. Despite being largely excluded from the Chelsea squad he currently plays for, the US men’s national team striker still has plenty to offer teams around the world. With 26 goals and 21 assists in his 145 appearances for Chelsea, Pulisic has impressed, but with a move to come, AC Milan could be the club to secure his signature after formally making a €14m verbal offer to sign Pulisic to contract. whose contract with Chelsea expires in the summer of 2024 according to a report from the Athletics.
That offer is likely to be about half what Chelsea would like for Pulisic, but due to his contract expiring after next season, Blues leverage could rise after Olympique Lyon reportedly also submitted a bid for Pulisic. Lyon’s offer is closer to what Chelsea would expect at €25 million and could also include a resale fee if the 24-year-old moves again in the future.
Pulisic has shown what he can do for the United States men’s national team, starring at the World Cup and during the Concacaf Nations League as an attacking centerpiece, but in Milan he would receive the support of playing with a true wing superstar in Rafael Leao.
Stefano Pioli is looking to replace the production that Brahim Diaz provided as the Spanish winger has returned to Real Madrid upon completion of his loan spell. Diaz’s departure would open up the right wing for Pulisic, while he could also switch with Leao during matches as both players can contribute on either wing.
It has been a summer of transition for Milan following the sale of Sandro Tonali to Newcastle United, but an addition from Pulisic would help improve the team’s attack. He would also join former Chelsea teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who signed for Milan last week. Personal teams between Pulisic and Milan have reportedly already been agreed, but more work needs to be done to reach an agreement between the clubs. Submitting an official offer is the first step in getting that done, as Milan could become a destination for Pulisic.
There could be plenty of twists and turns when Lyon get into the mix, but it does mean that this transfer saga could settle quickly.