Why Milan’s contract talks with Pulisic are stalling

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Nov 16, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Milan are keen to renew Christian Pulisic’s contract, but talks have stalled for now as the American winger reportedly wants guarantees that the club will qualify for the Champions League this season.

Milan are prepared to extend Pulisic’s contract beyond 2027, but according to Calciomercato.com, talks between the two parties are stalling.

Milan expert Daniele Longo reports that the club and the player are facing the matter without much pressure, given that Pulisic’s current deal runs out in June 2027 and that the club has an option to extend for a further campaign.

How much Milan will offer Pulisic with new contract

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Christian Pulisic #10 of United States warms up before the international friendly match between United States and Ecuador at Q2 Stadium on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Milan have total trust in Pulisic and are determined to reward the ex-Chelsea star for his performances by raising his salary from €4.4m to €5.5m per season.

According to the report, Milan were ready to offer Pulisic a new deal before the end of the 2024-25 campaign, but Pulisic was disappointed by the team’s results and wanted to wait for the appointment of a new coach.

Milan and Pulisic in no rush over new deal

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Massimiliano Allegri’s recruitment surely matched the player’s expectations, but Pulisic wants to play Champions League football next season, so he won’t sign a new contract just yet.

Staying at San Siro remains his priority and for now neither the player nor the club are in a hurry to sign a new deal.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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