Why Pulisic and Milan are in no hurry for new contract | OneFootball

Christian Pulisic talks for a new contract with Milan seem to have stalled, but that doesn’t mean both parties don’t want to continue together.

The American has struggled so far this season with injuries, poor form, and the change of tactics under coach Max Allegri.

Although he has a healthy tally of 10 goals and three assists in 27 competitive games, he is yet to score in 2026, firing blanks in his last 12 appearances.

Pulisic secure of Milan status

PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric of AC Milan celebrates the victory after during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

His current contract only runs to June 2027, although there is an option to extend by another year that is controlled by the club.

According to Calciomercato, this is why the negotiations with Milan for a new deal are not considered to be a priority right now.

There are many reasons to suggest Pulisic and the Rossoneri intend to continue together in future.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

This is partly because the American would be able to benefit from tax incentives in the Growth Decree for another five years, as long as he purchased a house on Italian soil.

The idea would be to meet at the end of the season to discuss a slight wage increase from his current €4m per year net, signing on until June 2031.

If that doesn’t happen, Milan can still use their option to extend until 2028, giving them more leverage in case of a potential sale.

The USMNT forward arrived at San Siro from Chelsea in 2023 at a cost of €20.8m plus bonuses.