Pulisic Commits to Milan Until 2031 After San Siro Derby Strike
Christian Pulisic has committed his long-term future to AC Milan, signing a contract extension through 2031 just days before opening the scoring in a 3-1 Derby della Madonnina victory over Inter Milan at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 31, 2026. The 28-year-old forward recorded his 45th goal in 143 appearances for the club since arriving from Chelsea in 2023.
The derby outcome moved Milan to fifth place in the Serie A standings with 21 points from ten matches, placing them seven points behind league leaders Lazio. Pulisic’s strike against Inter marked his fourth career goal in the Milan derby fixture, lifting his season tally to three goals and one assist across nine appearances in all competitions.
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Pulisic’s transition to Italian football began with his €21 million transfer from Chelsea in 2023, initiating an extended period of consistent playing time and output in Lombardy. Operating primarily across the attacking line, his current tally stands at 45 goals across 143 total appearances for the Rossoneri. The new agreement cements his role in the squad’s core structure through the next decade.
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The forward’s opening goal against Inter highlighted his recurring productivity in high-profile domestic fixtures, where Milan have maintained a strong recent record against their city rivals. While the derby victory provided three points, the club continues to work toward closing the seven-point gap behind Lazio at the top of the table.
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player“I guess I wasn’t thinking too much about the contract, but it does feel really good,” Pulisic told CBS. “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,” he added. “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 his long-term future secured in Italy until 2031, Pulisic’s focus shifts back to domestic play as AC Milan prepare for their eleventh match of the Serie A season.