Pulisic Locks In Long-Term Milan Future With Derby Opener
Christian Pulisic has committed his long-term future to AC Milan by signing a contract extension through 2031. The 28-year-old American forward marked the agreement days later by scoring the opening goal in a 3-1 victory against Inter Milan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 31, 2026.
The triumph in the Derby della Madonnina keeps the momentum building for the squad, who sit fifth in the Serie A standings with 21 points from ten matches. While the team remains seven points behind table-topping Lazio, securing Pulisic’s services provides concrete structural stability to their forward department.
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clubChristian Pulisic Seals Milan Legacy with Multi-Year Commitment
Since arriving from Chelsea in 2023 for a €21m fee, Pulisic has established himself as a reliable attacking force in Italy. Across 143 appearances for the Rossoneri, he has delivered 45 goals, steadily evolving into an indispensable figure within the team’s offensive setup.
His productivity remains strong in the current campaign, having registered three goals and one assist across nine games in all competitions. That tactical efficiency was on display against Inter, marking his fourth career goal in the Derby della Madonnina fixtures.
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“I guess I wasn’t thinking too much about the contract, but it does feel really good. What this club has given me, from top to bottom. The confidence they’ve given me. To repay these fans on a day like today, but I want to give them so much more because they really restarted my career and helped me in so many ways, so I owe it to them.”
“I love playing in the biggest games. The atmosphere was incredible today, and winning again is always special. I like to play in big games; we’re always very motivated, and we seem to do well against Inter in recent times. For us, it’s about finding consistency in all other games because we seem to find a little extra motivation for these ones.”
With a contract now running through 2031, Pulisic represents a cornerstone of the club’s long-term plan as they seek to bridge the seven-point gap at the top of the table.