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Christian Pulisic is set to rediscover his joy for football in Milano.
Pulisic has moved to AC Milan on a four-year contract.
After four seasons at Chelsea, the attacking player is now a thing of the past, and he can look back on a mixed spell where he never quite achieved the breakthrough he had hoped for. Injuries and lack of playing time prevented him from finding the consistency to reach the level he demonstrated at Borussia Dortmund. AC Milan had to pay £20 million for the American winger and secured his signature ahead of Lyon, Juventus, and Galatasaray, who were also interested in Pulisic.
Pulisic has expressed gratitude for his time at Chelsea but also frustration with what he perceives as a lack of opportunities to showcase his skills. Consequently, he is now looking forward to a fresh start where he can rediscover his joy for the game and, hopefully, find the playing time he desires.
Christian Pulisic stats at Chelsea:
Games: 145
Goals: 26
Assists: 21
Pulisic will likely look back on the Champions League triumph in the 2020/21 season as the greatest achievement during his time at Chelsea.
Cristian Pulisic in the Premier League 2022/23:
Games: 24
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Minutes played: 812
With only 812 minutes of playing time spread across 24 Premier League matches, it's clear that a change was needed for Pulisic. Additionally, Chelsea has invested heavily in offensive reinforcements such as Mudryk, Sterling, and now Nkunku, making it unlikely for him to see significant playing time in the upcoming season.
Christian Pulisic, at 24 years old, is still young and has plenty of time to achieve what he desires, and he aims to do so at AC Milan. He will strive to become a prominent figure and contribute to winning more titles for the prestigious club in the future. Rafael Leao is already a key player for AC Milan, and now Pulisic aims to deliver similar performances on the right wing, potentially forming a formidable attacking duo. If they can establish a good understanding and chemistry on the field, it could become a potent offensive force.
