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AC Milan is working on the latest contract extension for Christian Pulisic, the American who has been a shining point in the club’s season. Milan is not projected to win any trophies this year. That would indicate a disappointing season in most respects. Yet, Pulisic has been one major positive to emerge out of the red side of the San Siro this season. The American is on the best form since his brilliant spell with Chelsea following the Premier League restart during the pandemic. That continues to garner praise from fans and the Milan board alike.
Consequently, the club wants to keep Pulisic in Milan beyond his current deal. When Pulisic joined Milan, he signed a four-year contract. However, there was an option for an extension into a fifth year that would end after the 2027/28 campaign. According to reports out of Italy, Milan is already willing to pull the trigger on that contract extension. By the time it expires in 2028, Pulisic will be 29 years old.
It is not hard to see why Milan wants to keep Pulisic in the red and black kit. Having made 41 appearances across all competitions this season, he is tied for the team lead in games played this season. In those many fixtures, Pulisic has scored the second most goals for AC Milan. He has 13 goals, which is more than Portuguese star Rafael Leao, and both players operate on the wings. Remarkably, he is halfway to his goal total from four seasons with Chelsea. He has played less than one-third of the same number of games.
Recent form produces contract extension talks between Pulisic and Milan
Three of Pulisic’s 13 goals have come in Milan’s last four games. While individual brilliance does not always lead to team success, the Rossoneri have picked up wins in their last five games. Each of Pulisic’s three goals in this span proved to be the game-winning goal. At times, he has shown great skill with world-class goals. His first goal for Milan came from a thumping shot from well outside the…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-04-08 16:40:51
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