Italian Media: Pulisic Could Return to Action and Renew Contract

Milan Circle

According to Calciomercato, Pulisic could make an appearance in Milan's match against Juventus, while the club will also begin work on renewing his contract.

After exactly 11 months, Pulisic will return to Allianz Stadium, carrying a strong desire for redemption: it was his missed penalty that caused the team to lose the victory and drop two crucial points in the standings. Since then, his form has fluctuated, with few outstanding moments and more difficult periods. During his eight months wearing the Rossoneri shirt, he scored only a few goals, failed to score at the World Cup, and even Milan fans who once unhesitatingly regarded him as an idol have criticized him frequently.

Now, with Cardinale's determination to win and Amorim's tactical philosophy, the environment within Milan has been completely renewed. Next they will face Juventus coached by Spalletti, and Pulisic hopes to play a decisive role in the match.

Pulisic returned to Italy on August 2. During Milan's Asia tour, he initially could only train alone at Milanello. He devoted all his focus, enthusiasm, and determination, hoping to rediscover his best form. In the first two rounds against Torino and Venezia, he was included in the squad twice, but only waited with the team and did not receive a single minute of playing time.

Last Friday, Amorim spoke about Pulisic's situation: "I said at the press conference that he has outstanding talent. I need to manage the players' training load. At this stage we must win, and every match needs to be played at a faster tempo. Therefore, it is currently difficult for Pulisic to get playing opportunities, but he remains a very important player for us. He has just recovered from injury and has only completed one week of team training. Balancing the player's personal condition with the match itself is not easy. The team always comes first, and winning is the top priority."

Both Pulisic and Milan hope to defeat Juventus and continue the momentum of two consecutive league wins in the opening two rounds. However, the most important "battle" concerning the future will take place off the pitch, namely his contract renewal negotiations.

In the middle of next week, Cardinale will meet with Pulisic's agency team, and his father, who is also his agent, will attend. Milan will activate the contract renewal option extending to 2028, while the club will offer a lucrative new contract in hopes of keeping the player until 2031.

Both sides hope that after a year of back-and-forth negotiations, they can reach an agreement and begin drafting the relevant documents. Milan hopes to regard Pulisic as a core part of the team's construction, and now it is the player's turn to respond.