After Serie A brace: ex-BVB star Pulisic set for contract extension | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund knows how to polish raw diamonds. Jude Bellingham (22) became a superstar in black and yellow and brought in a hefty million-euro income for BVB. The sales of Ousmane Dembélé (28), Erling Haaland (25), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36), and Jadon Sancho (25) also filled the club's coffers. And then there's Christian Pulisic (27).

In February 2015, the American joined Dortmund. With the U17 and U19 teams, Pulisic celebrated the German Championship in 2015 and 2016. At the age of 17, the offensive player debuted in the Bundesliga. Just a few days before his 18th birthday, he played in the Champions League. He won the title of US Soccer Player of the Year four times—first in 2017, making him the youngest winner ever.

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When Pulisic was sold by BVB to FC Chelsea in 2019, the black and yellows received 64 million euros. The then sporting director Michael Zorc (63) called the Blues' offer an "extraordinarily lucrative offer." The nimble dribbler played 127 times for the Westphalians. He scored 19 goals and assisted 26 more.

Success with Chelsea

With the Londoners, Pulisic celebrated great successes, winning the Champions League and the Club World Cup in 2021. However, in the summer of 2023, the former Dortmund player was no longer in demand at Stamford Bridge. As twelfth in the table, Chelsea clearly missed the European Cup and subsequently cleaned out the squad. The American was among those affected.

Milan seized the opportunity for a good 21 million euros. At the Rossoneri, Pulisic became a key player. Last weekend, he shone in the 3-0 away victory against Udinese Calcio. The 27-year-old not only distinguished himself as a double goal scorer but also as the outstanding player of the match. In Serie A, the Milanese remain close on the heels of league leaders Juventus Turin as second in the table.

According to Calciomercato.com, the Milan officials are absolutely thrilled with the former Dortmund player. Pulisic is reportedly set to extend his contract, which runs until 2027 (with an option for another year), already now. His annual salary is expected to increase from four to five million euros.

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