CM: Contract ‘stalemate’ amid Champions League desire – the latest on Pulisic’s Milan future

Despite rumours in recent months about a renewal being imminent, Christian Pulisic has still not signed on the dotted line with AC Milan.

While there is a lot of attention on the derby in one week, Milan are also planning for the future too. This morning, there has already been talk of a defensive signing being targeted, as well as a key renewal.

Pulisic’s Milan future: the latest

Pulisic’s centrality to the Rossoneri’s plans remains unchanged. The former Chelsea man has quickly become a leader with his consistency in terms of his end product, and the standards that he is setting.

Milan are approaching the renewal issue with relative calm: there’s no doubt about the American’s commitment and contribution. Total trust aside, the 27-year-old’s contract includes a clause the club can unilaterally exercise, extending it until 2028.

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CEO Giorgio Furlani is prepared to exercise it at the end of the season should the stalemate continue. The club’s primary objective, however, remains to reward the American captain with a raise from €4.4m to €5.5m net per season.

Milan had a contract ready for Pulisic to sign last spring, but the winger took his time, and was rightly disappointed with last season’s performance. He wanted to know the name of the new coach and his plans, to rekindle the enthusiasm and ambition that has always driven him throughout his career.

Allegri’s arrival has certainly fulfilled his desire for a winning manager, but now he needs to return to Europe through the front door. Pulisic wants to play in the Champions League in the prime of his career, something that Milan are currently on course to do next season.