There has been speculation for a long time about a move from ex-BVB star Christian Pulisic to AC Milan. Things seem to be moving now. According to a media report, the transfer of the US national soccer player from Chelsea to Milan is even close to completion.
The fact that Christian Pulisic will leave Chelsea this summer after four and a half years is considered a done deal. The former top performer from Borussia Dortmund has not been happy at Stamford Bridge for a long time. AC Milan has been a potential buyer for a few weeks.
After Milan released club idol Paolo Maldini from his duties as technical director at the beginning of June, the transfer temporarily faltered. But now the Rossoneri seem to be getting serious. According to “Gazzetta dello Sport”, the US international should be one of the reinforcements that Milan coach Stefano Pioli is demanding for his offensive.
According to the report, the 19-time Italian champions want to serve twice at Chelsea. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also set to join Milan. The 27-year-old midfielder should have a broad agreement between the clubs.
Ex-BVB star: Milan wants to press Chelsea’s claim
According to the Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Loftus-Cheek is primarily concerned with the transfer fee, which should be around 16 million euros plus four million euros in possible bonus payments.
At Pulisic, Chelsea and Milan are not that far yet. According to transfer guru Gianluca di Marzio, the Londoners are demanding 25 to 30 million euros for the 24-year-old ex-BVB star. The AC should only offer 15 million euros. Romano calls Pulisic “an option” for Milan. However, the player would be tempted to move to Italy, Romano continued.
The fact is: After the departure of the young midfield boss Sandro Tonali, who hired for almost 70 million plus possible bonuses to Newcastle United, AC Milan has more room for maneuver again – but also a need for action.
What is also certain is that Pulisic no longer plays a role in Chelsea’s sporting plans. In the past season, the ex-Dortmunder only played 1013 minutes in 30 competitive games. He scored a goal and an assist. Chelsea’s new coach Mauricio Pochettino is no longer planning with Pulisic either. The same applies to the German national player Kai Havertz, who, according to a “Sky” report, is about to switch to league competitor FC Arsenal.