Christian Pulisic has but to place pen to paper on a brand new AC Milan contract, however sporting director Igli Tare stays very excited concerning the American’s future on the membership.
Pulisic is coming off of his finest season for the Rossoneri, scoring 17 objectives and including 12 assists in 50 appearances. Regardless of Pulisic’s finest efforts, AC Milan missed out on a top-six end, ruling them out of European competitions for the 2025-26 season.
After delivering two spectacular seasons within the Crimson and Black of AC Milan, Pulisic appeared set to signal a contract extension till 2029, which might make him one of many longest-tenured gamers within the squad. Nevertheless, Pulisic and his representatives reportedly requested for time earlier than signing, which has led to hypothesis concerning the 26-year-old’s long-term future in Italy.
Though Pulisic didn’t signal his extension, Tare expects large issues from Pulisic in Massimiliano Allegri’s squad this fall.
“Pulisic shall be a key participant for the subsequent Milan season,” Tare mentioned in an interview with Italian media, transcribed by native outlet Sempre Milan. I’ll have the prospect to debate the renewal matter with [AC Milan chief executive officer] Giorgio [Furlani] on the proper time. Christian has a central function on this group”
Pulisic is at present on summer time break after not being a part of the U.S. males’s nationwide workforce’s CONCACAF Gold Cup roster. The USMNT star acquired ample criticism for desirous to solely play in this system’s pair of June friendlies (losses to Switzerland and Turkey) earlier than departing forward of the Gold Cup group stage.
AC Milan opens its new Serie A marketing campaign towards Cremonese on August 23. Previous to that, Pulisic will revisit his previous stomping grounds because the Rossoneri faces EPL aspect Chelsea on Aug. 10 in a pleasant at Stamford Bridge.