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Milan Push Long-Term Pulisic Extension as Pay Rise Becomes Sticking Point

Milan are prioritizing a longer deal to lock in their leading scorer.

Overview

  • Pulisic’s representatives are seeking a raise from about €4 million net to roughly €5.4 million, which Italian reports describe as the key hurdle in talks.
  • While Milan can trigger an option through 2028, the club’s preference is a freshly negotiated agreement running to 2030.
  • Pulisic came off the bench after a recent high fever to score twice in a 3-2 win at Torino, underscoring his match-deciding form.
  • He is level atop the Serie A scoring chart with Lautaro Martínez and is averaging a goal every 64 minutes in the league, a rate bettered only by Harry Kane across Europe’s top five leagues.
  • The club’s urgency also reflects broader roster planning, with Mike Maignan’s unresolved renewal prompting reported scouting of goalkeepers Alisson Becker and Hugo Souza.