Christian Pulisic‘s long-mooted departure from Chelsea FC is about to turn out to be a actuality within the coming days.
In line with studies Thursday, Chelsea are set to promote Pulisic to AC Milan — and the participant has insisted on the transfer, as he desires an opportunity at enjoying frequently for a Champions League aspect.
Negotiations have been ongoing between Chelsea and Milan over Pulisic, the United States nationwide staff‘s captain. The Rossoneri reportedly raised their provide this week in an try and see off competitors from England, France, and Spain — and their newest bid is likely to be sufficient to get their man.
Pulisic to be a uncommon breed in Serie A
Solely a handful of American soccer gamers are plying their commerce in Italy — however the inhabitants is rising.
If Pulisic completes his transfer to Milan, he’ll be a part of USMNT teammate Tim Weah as American newcomers to Serie A. Weah lately signed a five-year deal with Juventus, the nation’s should profitable membership.
Milan are additionally making an attempt to recruit Yunus Musah, one other of Pulisic’s worldwide teammates, whereas right-back Bryan Reynolds is formally contracted to AS Roma — though he has solely made six league appearances for the Giallorossi since becoming a member of them in 2021.
Chelsea’s Champions League winner torn aside
Pulisic‘s imminent exit from Stamford Bridge will imply one additional departure from Chelsea‘s 2021 European Cup-winning aspect. That Blues staff was dismantled at a speedy tempo final season, as new possession made a flurry of transfers and personnel adjustments.
Eight of the gamers who began the 2021 Champions League last in opposition to Manchester Metropolis have since left the membership, and Pulisic’s switch means all three substitutes from that night time in Portugal — Pulisic, Andreas Christensen, and Mateo Kovacic — is not going to be enjoying for the membership subsequent season.
As well as, head coach Thomas Tuchel was sacked early final season, whereas his substitute Graham Potter additionally didn’t see out the 2022/23 season.
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