Christian Pulisic signs new AC Milan contract running until 2031
By Vera, Vocemundi ·
By Vera, Vocemundi · 2026-10-31
AC Milan announced on Friday, 30 October 2026, a new contract with Christian Pulisic. The deal runs until 2031. Anadolu Agency, Reuters and ESPN all reported the extension. Reuters attributed the news to the club's own announcement.
Pulisic plays for the United States men's national team.
Contract details
According to ESPN, the contract runs through June 2031. That covers four seasons beyond the current one. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that Pulisic will receive a sizable pay raise.
The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not give the contract's financial terms. They do not describe any release clauses or options. They also do not say when his previous contract was due to expire. Anadolu Agency's report is limited to a headline and does not say where its information came from.
Timing
ESPN reported that the deal was announced ahead of Saturday's derby against Inter Milan. According to ESPN, it came less than a day after the two clubs announced a record naming-rights deal for their new stadium.
ESPN also reported that New York City FC had been interested in signing Pulisic. The outlet said the club's new stadium, Etihad Park, is set to open next summer.
Injury and record
Pulisic, 28, sustained a leg injury at the 2026 World Cup, according to ESPN. The outlet said Milan have not rushed his return. ESPN said this explains his limited playing time early this season.
According to ESPN, Pulisic played half of the available minutes in the U.S. team's five World Cup matches. ESPN reported that he left the round-of-16 loss to Belgium limping.
Pulisic joined Milan before the 2023-24 season. According to ESPN, he has scored in double figures across all competitions in each of his three full seasons. ESPN said he has the third-most goal contributions in Serie A since joining. Only Inter's Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram have more, according to the outlet.
ESPN reported that Milan's current manager is Ruben Amorim, who uses a wingback system. According to ESPN, Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League this season. The club is playing in the UEFA Europa League.
What each side says
According to unnamed sources cited by ESPN, Milan see Pulisic as a player who can drop deep into space as a playmaker. The same sources said the club also sees him as able to receive passes over the top and attack space as a winger would.
The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not include any statement from Pulisic or his representatives. They also do not include the text of Milan's announcement or any direct statement from the club.
Analysis
The extension keeps a player ESPN ranks among Serie A's most productive attackers at Milan for several more seasons, at a time when the club is outside the Champions League. If the pay raise reported by ESPN is accurate, it would point to a significant financial commitment, though the reports do not give the terms. How Pulisic fits Amorim's wingback system, and how he recovers from his World Cup injury, could shape how the deal is assessed. The reported interest from New York City FC suggests he had other options. The reports do not say whether any offer was made. Statements from Milan or Pulisic could clarify the plans of both.
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