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NYCFC interested in Pulisic but Milan declare him not for sale
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NYCFC interested in Pulisic but Milan declare him not for sale

June 24, 2026 at 08:07 PM
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Quick summary

New York City FC have expressed interest in signing Christian Pulisic from AC Milan, but the Italian club has informed them that the USMNT star is not available for transfer.

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The USA star has a year remaining on his Milan contract, with the Italian club holding the option to extend it by 12 months.

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What happened

MLS side New York City FC have made an approach to sign USMNT forward Christian Pulisic from AC Milan, but the Serie A club has firmly rejected the enquiry, stating the American is not for sale. Pulisic has been a key performer for Milan since arriving from Chelsea in 2023 and remains central to their plans. The story highlights Pulisic's growing profile in the American soccer market, though a return to MLS appears unlikely in the near term with Milan holding firm on his availability.

Chance analysis

This is a non-story from Milan's perspective: declaring a top attacking asset not for sale is a standard negotiating position. For prediction systems, Pulisic's availability at Milan is unchanged — he remains a key offensive option. The inquiry from NYCFC reflects commercial interest tied to Pulisic's USMNT profile rather than a credible transfer, and Milan's swift rejection suggests this is closed rather than ongoing negotiation.

Impact

No change to Milan's squad or Pulisic's status — the player is staying and remains a key attacking piece for the Italian club.

AI Insight

Pulisic remains at AC Milan and should be treated as available for selection; this is not a transfer in progress.

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NYCFC interested in Pulisic but Milan declare him not for sale

New York City FC have expressed interest in signing Christian Pulisic from AC Milan, but the Italian club has informed them that the USMNT star is not available for transfer.

Article summary

MLS side New York City FC have made an approach to sign USMNT forward Christian Pulisic from AC Milan, but the Serie A club has firmly rejected the enquiry, stating the American is not for sale. Pulisic has been a key performer for Milan since arriving from Chelsea in 2023 and remains central to their plans. The story highlights Pulisic's growing profile in the American soccer market, though a return to MLS appears unlikely in the near term with Milan holding firm on his availability.

This is a non-story from Milan's perspective: declaring a top attacking asset not for sale is a standard negotiating position. For prediction systems, Pulisic's availability at Milan is unchanged — he remains a key offensive option. The inquiry from NYCFC reflects commercial interest tied to Pulisic's USMNT profile rather than a credible transfer, and Milan's swift rejection suggests this is closed rather than ongoing negotiation.

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Published
Jun 24, 2026, 8:07 PM
Category
Media Report
Confidence
75%
Priority
Low

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