AC Milan Rejects New York City FC Offer for Pulisic

AC Milan has firmly rejected an approach from New York City FC for American star Christian Pulisic, making clear the winger is not for sale this summer. The Italian club dismissed the inquiry, first reported by Italian media, without entering negotiations.

New York City FC had identified Pulisic as a marquee target and was reportedly prepared to offer a lucrative contract worth approximately $10 million per season over five years, a deal that would place him among Major League Soccer's highest-paid players. The approach was characterized as a low-level inquiry, which Milan management swiftly shut down. There was no counteroffer or invitation for a higher bid, just a definitive refusal.

Pulisic, 27, remains under contract with AC Milan through the summer of 2027, and the club holds an option to extend that agreement through 2028. He is considered a pivotal figure for the Serie A side. While Milan has been working on securing the forward on improved terms, no new formal agreement has been reached, and previous reports indicate the club does not feel pressured to expedite discussions given their contractual control.

For now, Pulisic's focus is on the ongoing FIFA World Cup with the...