Christian Pulisic signs AC Milan contract extension until June 2031

The contract

AC Milan extended the contract of Christian Pulisic until 30 June 2031, the club announced on Friday, 30 October. The 28-year-old American forward had been in the final year of his previous deal, which ran until the end of the current season, according to SAPO. The club's statement credited him with 44 goals in 141 appearances since he joined from Chelsea in July 2023.

“Christian has established himself as a key player, distinguishing himself through his technical quality, personality, and consistent performance.”

The club called the renewal a shared commitment to further milestones in the club's history. The New York Times and SAPO gave slightly different career totals, with the Times counting 143 appearances and 28 assists and SAPO counting 142 games, 44 goals and 25 assists.

Money and negotiations

The New York Times reported that the deal is worth a guaranteed base of 6.5 million euros, rising to 10 million euros with potential bonuses. SAPO gave the same fixed and maximum figures, describing 6.5 million euros as a fixed annual salary.

The two outlets disagree on when talks began. SAPO said negotiations started in September, while the New York Times reported that they had not started by 23 September. Both reports say the club made clear the forward was not for sale, even as New York City FC showed interest in him.

Guaranteed fixed salary per year6.5

Maximum with bonuses10

Guaranteed fixed salary per year

6.5 million euros

Maximum with bonuses

10 million euros

Data from the article text

Pulisic's reaction

Speaking to Sky ahead of the Milan derby, Pulisic said he had always wanted to stay at the club and had always felt trusted there.

“It's incredible, I'm very emotional: staying and renewing has always been my wish.”

The derby against Inter is at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium on Saturday, 31 October, the day after the extension was announced.

Career and form

Pulisic made his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund in February 2016, aged 17, and won the DFB-Pokal with the club in 2017. He later moved to Chelsea, where he won the Champions League, before joining Milan in July 2023. The New York Times said then-coach Stefano Pioli made him feel wanted during talks, and Pulisic told reporters soon after signing:

“It's a great feeling, one that I have really never had in my professional career.”

This season he has scored twice and provided one assist in nine games across all competitions, after recovering from a micro-fracture in his leg sustained in the World Cup last-16 stage, according to the New York Times. SAPO counted eight games, two goals and one assist in the current season. Last season he scored ten goals in 34 appearances despite muscle injuries, the Times reported.