Sources: Pulisic set to sign new AC Milan contract

Match Overview

AC Milan have finalized terms on a contract extension with Christian Pulisic following his decisive display in a 2-0 Serie A victory over Lazio. Club sources confirm negotiations have concluded on a deal keeping the United States international at San Siro through June 2028, with an option for 2029.

Pulisic netted the opener and generated three key chances in the win. Milan dominated proceedings throughout, recording 58% possession and limiting Lazio to just two shots on target.

Key Stats & Facts

• Contract Terms: Extension through June 2028 (plus one-year option); salary bump to €5m net per season plus add-ons.
• Match Possession: AC Milan 58% – 42% Lazio
• Total Shots (On Target): AC Milan 14 (6) – 8 (2) Lazio
• Expected Goals (xG): AC Milan 1.84 – 0.62 Lazio
• Big Chances Created: AC Milan 3 – 0 Lazio
• Passing Accuracy: AC Milan 88% (492/559) – 81% (348/430) Lazio

Player Spotlight: Christian Pulisic

Pulisic earned a match-high Flashscore rating of 8.4, completing 41 of 46 passes (89%) and winning six out of nine ground duels. The 26-year-old registered 54 touches, two successful take-ons, and an xG of 0.48.

The winger has now totaled 11 goals and 8 assists in 26 league appearances this season, ranking as Milan’s leading direct goal contributor. Since his 2023 transfer from Chelsea, Pulisic has recorded 26 goals and 19 assists across all competitions for the Rossoneri.

Standings Impact

The victory moves AC Milan to 54 points from 28 matches, consolidating third place in Serie A with a +19 goal difference (48 scored, 29 conceded).

Milan extend their cushion in the UEFA Champions League qualification spots to six points over fifth-placed Atalanta, while cutting the deficit to second-placed Juventus to two points. Lazio remain eighth on 43 points, three points adrift of European qualification.