Christian Pulisic is set to become the second Chelsea player to join AC Milan this summer after the two clubs agreed a fee for his transfer. Pulisic has been a transfer target for Milan right from the time the season ended. The Italian giants have been in constant dialogue with Chelsea and they have finally managed to secure his services.
Christian Pulisic thanking fans after a match for Chelsea. Source: Getty The American international came through the ranks at Borussia Dortmund and made quite a name for himself. He was one of the best young players in world football during his days with the German club. His exceptional performances and huge potential attracted the attention of numerous clubs from across Europe. Finally, Chelsea managed to acquire his services in a big money move back in the winter of 2019. While he did get off to a good start with the Blues, injuries have hampered his progress at the English club. Of late, the 24-year-old has gone down the pecking order. He might have featured in 30 matches last season but in reality, Pulisic was on the pitch for just over 1000 minutes.
Christian Pulisic at a match for USMNT. Source: Getty Pulisic who will be joining AC Milan on a deal reportedly worth more than €20 million ($21.8m), reportedly agreed on personal terms to play for the Italian club a few weeks ago, turning down a €25 million ($27.2 million) bid from French club Lyon. Confirming Christian Pulisic will be leaving Chelsea for AC Milan this summer, popular journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted; “Christian Pulisic to AC Milan, here we go! Deal in place between clubs as Chelsea accepted conditions of final bid. “Personal terms agreed weeks ago as the player only wanted Milan — pushing for this new chapter. Medical/travel being scheduled.” Excellent relationship between Chelsea and AC Milan was crucial to get Pulisic deal done today. 🔴⚫️🇺🇸 Player was pushing since Monday to join Milan, not considering any other club or destination. Deal worth more €20m with add-ons. After Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic also done. pic.twitter.com/BenghzPorm — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2023 The United States men’s national team captain joined Chelsea in 2019 on a £58m transfer from Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund, still the most money an American player has gotten on a transfer. He has managed 145 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with 26 goals and 21 assists, but rarely saw an extended run of starts. Pulisic, whose Croatian passport helps Milan meet their non-EU rules, enjoyed an excellent post-lockdown streak in the second half of the prolonged 2019/20 campaign, bagging four goals and four assists in nine outings, and will now hope to bring that form to Milan.
Pulisic at an EPL match for Chelsea against Bournemouth. Source: Getty With Chelsea set on trimming their bloated squad this summer, Pulisic is among the clutch of players tipped to move on with Lyon making him a ‘priority signing’. Lyon’s American owners have contacted Pulisic and believe they can secure his services for a bargain fee of €20million (£17.2m). Pulisic has just one year left on his contract and it is understood that Chelsea are ready to cash in, having already signed Christopher Nkunku for £52 million this summer, with further attacking options to come. Pulisic revealed how desperate he is to leave Chelsea in an interview with ESPN. He said; “It’s absolutely a time where I need to figure out what’s going to be best for my future and be somewhere where I can go and play and be trusted and feel good in what I’m doing. I want to find that joy at club level again, for sure.” 
Christian Pulisic at a match for USA men national team. Source: Getty Asides from Lyon, the USA international has attracted interest from clubs in Italy even though it is believed he could seek to find another Premier League side. Chelsea has been eager to trim their bloated squad this summer with Pulisic as one of the high-profile departures. N’Golo Kante has already left the club for Saudi side Al Ittihad, and it’s been also reported that the Blues have agreed to a £30 million deal with Manchester City for Mateo Kovacic to join the treble winners. Kai Havertz meanwhile is poised to join Arsenal in a £65m deal. Chelsea are also set to considerably fill their coffers with Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Kouliably, and Hakim Ziyech close to joining Saudi Pro League clubs. 
