A few hours after the report, Pulisic issued a joint statement through the official social media channels of the club and denied the rumours. "I have never argued with the coach and I have never asked to leave.

Christian Pulisic has vehemently denied any rift with AC Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao, while also allaying any concerns regarding a supposed transfer request

Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Pulisic is close to agreeing a contract extension with Milan, tying him to the club until 2029 and netting him an annual salary of more than $5 million. If he sees out the deal, Pulisic will remain with Milan for the remainder of his 20s.