Christian Pulisic Refusing to Join Lyon and Holding Out for AC Milan Move
Christian Pulisic is one of several players set to leave Chelsea this summer and the United States international has been linked with a move to AC Milan. Reports have emerged that Pulisic has refused to join Lyon and is intent on moving to Milan instead.
Chelsea’s £57.6m Signing
Pulisic was signed in a £57.6m deal from Borussia Dortmund in 2019 and had an impressive debut season. However, the 24-year-old has struggled to make an impact since then and is now looking to move on.
Pulisic’s Refusal to Join Lyon
Lyon have submitted a £21.5m offer for Pulisic, which includes performance-related add-ons, but the winger has told Chelsea that he will not join them. AC Milan have also submitted a £12 million bid for Pulisic, who has just a year left on his deal with Chelsea. The Athletic reports that Chelsea would be ‘reluctant’ to let Pulisic leave for lower than Lyon’s £21.5m offer.
Pulisic’s Desire to Find Joy at Club Level Again
Speaking last month during his time with the United States national side, Pulisic made it clear that he wants to leave Chelsea this summer. ‘It’s absolutely a time where I need to figure out what’s going to be best for my future and be somewhere where I can go and play and be trusted and feel good in what I’m doing,’ Pulisic told ESPN. ‘I want to find that joy at club level again, for sure.’
Conclusion
Christian Pulisic is refusing to join Lyon and is holding out for a move to AC Milan this summer. The 24-year-old has just a year left on his deal with Chelsea and is looking to find joy at club level again. It remains to be seen if Chelsea will accept Milan’s £12 million bid or if they will hold out for Lyon’s £21.5m offer.