AC Milan of Italy's Serie A announced on the 30th a contract extension with American national team forward Christian Pulisic. The new contract will run until June 30, 2031, significantly extending the current contract period from the end of 2027. Pulisic, 28, made his first-team debut in 2016 from Dortmund's youth organization and, after a spell at Chelsea, made a permanent move to Milan in the summer of 2023. His statistics in all competitions are 44 goals and 28 assists in 142 games, and he continues to be an important contributor to the team.
In an official statement, Milan praised Pulisic as "an established player in the team" and praised his high skills, personality, consistent performances and hard work. The club stated that they expect him to continue to play a central role in the club, and expressed their intention to extend his contract to provide long-term stability. Pulisic himself expressed his desire to grow through his experience at Milan and to continue contributing to the club's success.
This season, Pulisic has appeared in eight games in all competitions for Milan under new manager Ruben Amorim, scoring two goals and providing one assist. Amorim has placed Pulisic at the heart of the attack and is promoting a strategy that maximizes his scoring ability and creativity. In addition to fighting for a place in Serie A, Milan are aiming to qualify for European competitions, and Pulisic will be key to that goal.
The announcement of the contract extension is interpreted as part of Milan's strategy to secure Pulisic on a long-term basis and solidify the club's strength. Pulisic is expected to continue to further develop his career through his playing days with Milan, and is expected to help the club win domestic and international titles. Fans and experts will be paying close attention to how his performance will develop in the upcoming season.