United States men’s national team (USMNT) star Christian Pulisic has lately popped up as a topic of discussion, with the AC Milan player reportedly attracting interest from other clubs. And now, an Italian insider has shed light on the forward’s contract situation.
Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan Contract Situation Explained
Earlier this week, Tuttomercatoweb stated Pulisic has emerged on the radars of Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. Calciomercato also claimed that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping tabs on the player.
Amid uncertainty about the American attacker’s future at AC Milan, Italian journalist Matteo Moretto insisted the club is set to take its time to offer the player a new deal.
“There’s a lot of talk about Pulisic’s possible renewal, or rather, the possibility that he might not renew. Pulisic’s contract expires in 2028 (2027 plus an option for another year), and there’s an option to renew in Milan’s favor, which they will exercise. So, they are in no rush to renew. There’s great calm,” Moretto said on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel.
However, Moretto claimed the Rossoneri‘s stance could change due to the Growth Decree, a settlement agreement with UEFA that facilitates lower tax payments for foreign stars.
“The only detail I want to highlight is that the forward, over time, is expected to fall outside the parameters of the Growth Decree, which would create financial difficulties for the team in offering him certain amounts for a new contract,” the transfer insider continued.
Moretto concluded, “It remains to be seen whether this situation can be resolved, but as of now, we’re not talking about a proposal on the table. Discussions, which had been ongoing for months, have stalled. Milan believe they’re not in a hurry to renew his contract.”
The 27-year-old USMNT international is currently relishing a standout campaign, helping AC Milan launch a Serie A title charge. He has scored 10 times and recorded 2 assists in 20 appearances across competitions for his side this season.
Overall, the Borussia Dortmund academy graduate has made 120 total appearances for the Rossoneri since arriving from Chelsea for around $24 million in 2023. He has registered 42 goals and 25 assists in 8,337 minutes of action for his team so far.
He is next set to feature for Massimiliano Allegri’s side in a league clash at Pisa on Friday.
