We are now on the verge of seeing Christian Pulisic complete his transfer move from Chelsea FC to AC Milan. Friday saw the negotiations enter the “all but done” and “the deal is imminent” phase. It’s not official yet, but we’re just about there. Is this getting tedious enough for you now?
Well, you’re certainly alone in that department. Today, we’ve seen some conflicting reports (That’s an understatement).
Pulisic ???? https://t.co/RjuqeQFxP4
โ Daniele Longo (@86_longo) July 7, 2023
According toย Calciomercato.com, Chelsea accepted a bid from Inter worth โฌ20m including add-ons. That comes with a four-year contract at the ready for Captain America, with only the bureaucratic processes of his medical and the contract finalization to be completed.
That’s a different story than what we’re getting from Luca Marchettiโs latest Sky update (via MilanNews), h/t to Sempre Milan, who claim that the ??โฌ22m offer, including bonuses, for Pulisic is expected to be accepted by Stamford Bridge. In other words, it doesn’t seen like Pulisic will be signed, sealed and delivered in time for training camp opening on Monday.
However, there is always an outside chance that things could expedite rapidly, in time for that. A couple of leading transfer window reporters say this deal is still not over the line yet.
AC Milan and Chelsea, in direct contact now to close Christian Pulisic deal on a permanent move. ????? #ACMilan
Deal closer than ever and imminent, now checking on final details. https://t.co/ZqMjI1DctO
โ Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2023
And here is another. See- this is why they call it the silly season. Anything goes, and contradictions are everywhere.
Honestly, there really is nothing more to say about the Pulisic to Milan saga, until we see an actual official confirmation from the club.
Christian Pulisicโs potential move to Milan is getting close, but as of Friday lunch still no full club-to-club agreement, contrary to some reports.
Milan definitely optimistic, though. Itโs not ? done yet as of now with advanced discussions ongoing.??? pic.twitter.com/kgE2QojaX3
โ Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 7, 2023
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