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Good morning to everyone but especially to…
CHRISTIAN PULISIC
Even with the USMNT out of the Gold Cup — more on that later — it was a big day for the Stars and Stripes’ biggest star. Christian Pulisic completed his transfer from Chelsea to AC Milan, a crucial move in his quest for more consistency.
- Pulisic, 24, signed a four-year deal with the Italian giants, and AC Milan paid about $24.5 million (€22 million) for his services.
- In 145 appearances with Chelsea, Pulisic scored 26 goals and had 21 assists. He had wonderful highs — including a Champions League semifinal goal against Real Madrid in 2021 — but frustrating lows with injuries, inconsistency and lack of playing time.
- At Milan, Pulisic should have an immediate path to playing time on the wing and could play alongside star Rafael Leao. The Rossoneri play in Italy’s top league, Serie A, and will be in the Champions League once again this upcoming season, meaning it’s a great time for you to sign up for Paramount+ to get all the Pulisic you could want.
Here’s our James Benge on Pulisic’s departure from the Premier League:
- Benge: “Pulisic departs for AC Milan something of a footnote in Chelsea history, one of many forwards who might feel that they were rarely if ever put in an environment conducive to their success…. That is the dichotomy of Pulisic, already a player who might figure on a USMNT Mount Rushmore, but who is not so great that his absence would ever truly be noticed by the monied elite of European soccer. In one game, he carried the hopes of a nation on his shoulders, the next, his presence was greeted with shrugs.”
Honorable mentions
And not such a good morning for…
SAQUON BARKLEY AND THE NEW YORK GIANTS
Saquon Barkley has made…
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