Pulisic, here we are: the agreement for the renewal is close, he will sign until 2029

The moment is not the best and the results obtained in the matches against Feyenoord, with elimination from the Champions League, and against Torino, with the consequent drop in the chances of finishing in fourth place in the championship, have certainly not brought tranquility to an already turbulent environment. The focus, therefore, is on the pitch because the two direct clashes against Bologna (tomorrow evening) and Lazio (Sunday evening) could put Conceiçao's team back in the running for qualification for the next Champions League, but in via Aldo Rossi the management must also keep open contacts with the players' agents to extend the contracts that have "dangerous" expirations. This is why at the end of November the agreement with Matteo Gabbia was renewed, with an economic adjustment. The new contract (until 2029) with the defender who grew up in the Diavolo's youth system was only the first on the list: soon after came the white smokes for Mike Maignan, until 2028 with an option until 2029, for Tijjani Reijnders, until 2029 with an option until 2030, and for Lorenzo Torriani, until 2030.

The understanding with the two goalkeepers and the midfielder is already there and all that is missing is the announcement that will come when the club deems most appropriate. Not now... Bearing in mind that Magic Mike's future in red and black will also be determined by the performance that the number 16 will have in this final part of the season (in 2024-25 the former Lille player made at least three gross errors). It's a different story for Hernandez, with whom any discussions started in the past have inevitably been put on hold due to Theo's performances.

Finished? Absolutely not. The American is also considered a fundamental element. Not only because he is, together with Reijnders, the best scorer of the Rossoneri season, but also because he has an impressive consistency of performance and, not least, a notable attachment to the Devil. The dialogue with the former Chelsea player began in recent months and the club has long said it is willing to extend the current contract valid until 2027 (with an option until 2028 in favor of the club), by one year or until 2028, with an option until 2029. The player is now inclined to accept and he too is moving towards the extension with a salary increase from 4 to 5 million. Plus bonuses, foreseen in practically all the Rossoneri's agreements. The handshake will be soon.

Arriving in the summer of 2023 from Chelsea for 20.8 million plus 2 in bonuses, Pulisic has proven to be irreplaceable with all the coaches he has had, from Pioli to Conceiçao, passing through Fonseca. This season he has 12 goals overall (6 in Serie A), to which he has added 9 assists (8 in the league). The 15 goal milestone in 2023-24 is therefore within reach. This is why Milan moved early to secure him and above all to recognize his status as a top player on an economic level. Christian is doing well in Milan, ditto in the Rossoneri locker room. His consistent performance, however, inevitably leads several teams to inquire about him. The renewal will send a strong and clear message to the admirers of Captain America, namely that Pulisic feels at home at Milan and that the club has no intention of letting him go. Regardless of how this season ends, which, apart from the Super Cup won in Riyadh, has so far provided few satisfactions.