Christian Pulisic's days of misery at Chelsea are over. The USMNT talisman will join AC Milan on a permanent deal in the next few days.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on Twitter.
Christian Pulisic to AC Milan, here we go! Deal in place between clubs as Chelsea accepted conditions of final bid. ⚫️ #ACMilan
Personal terms agreed weeks ago as the player only wanted Milan — pushing for this new chapter.Medical/travel being scheduled. pic.twitter.com/E49z8U4dVB
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2023
According to Romano, Pulisic agreed personal terms with the Italian giants several weeks ago and spent the last few days pushing Chelsea to secure the move. Finally, the great relationship between Chelsea and AC Milan sped up the process.
Pulisic will travel to Italy over the weekend for medicals and put the pen on the paper.
Christian Pulisic AC Milan transfer details
Italian reporter Nicolò Shira indicated that AC Milan unlocked Christian Pulisic's move by agreeing to a $25 million fee (including add-ons) with Chelsea.
On a personal level, Pulisic's contract will run until 2027, receiving a $4.3 million salary per season.
Done Deal and confirmed! Christian #Pulisic to #ACMilan from #Chelsea for €23M (bonuses included). Contract until 2027 (€4M/year). #transfers https://t.co/Bumf1EkpDi
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) July 7, 2023
Sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport pointed out that Pulisic "is the joker Stefano Pioli wanted, being able to play on both flanks but also centrally."
The 2023-24 Serie A season starts on August 19 with AC Milan visiting Bologna. Will Pulisic be ready for action by then?
⛱️ pronti! pic.twitter.com/vSot8YKgo1
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) July 7, 2023