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‘Needed big club that really wanted me’ - Why USMNT star Christian Pulisic left Chelsea for ‘amazing step’ at Serie A giants AC Milan

<p>The United States international was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/christian-pulisic-explains-why-right-time-leave-chelsea-usmnt-feels-wanted-ac-milan/blt3ea6144184f9a076" target="_blank">not of the opinion that he enjoyed that affection at Stamford Bridge</a>, despite becoming a history-making Champions League winner during his time in west London.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After four years in England, Pulisic opted to spread his wings in 2023 when completing a transfer to Italy. He has thrived at San Siro - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/christian-pulisic-league-of-his-own-usmnt-star-achieves-20-year-season-personal-bests-ac-milan/bltce96cf1ea22885a5" target="_blank">posting personal bests such as a 17-goal return in 2024-25</a> - and remains <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-reveals-what-changed-career-around-captain-america-transfer-chelsea-ac-milan/blt569af51bdb63b2da" target="_blank">convinced he made the right career call</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pulisic has told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XTldvTAkEM" target="_blank"><em>Serie A’s official YouTube channel</em></a>: “My move to Milan was very important for me. A big step in my career. Wearing the Milan shirt is amazing; the history of this club has had legendary players. It’s an honour every time I wear the Milan jersey.
</p><p>“I had a good time in London, but to take the next step, I needed a big club that really wanted me and gave me the opportunity as soon as I came here. It was an amazing step in my career.
</p><p>“Serie A is really a great league. That’s crazy; you have a challenge every week, whether you play against a low block or man-to-man. It’s a really fun league to play in.”</p>

WHAT CHRISTIAN PULISIC SAID

<p>Pulisic added on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/top-50-player-best-serie-a-is-christian-pulisic-world-class-former-usmnt-team-mate-explains-standing-ac-milan-forward-global-elite/blt2642638be7d62acb" target="_blank">adjusting quickly to life in new surroundings</a> after swapping London for Milan: “This club has given me everything, so I’m extremely grateful. I just want to be remembered as someone who gives 100% every single time I step out onto that field.
</p><p>“The environment is the most important thing. Everyone at Milan made me feel very welcome, everyone. The coaches, the staff, everyone on the board and the fans. The most important ones. How can I forget them? I think they gave me that support from the first game. Being at San Siro and scoring on my first game was an amazing start and gave me a lot of confidence going forward.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Milan are hoping to convince Pulisic that his long-term future lies on their books, with the 26-year-old forward - who has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/back-england-christian-pulisic-usmnt-star-especially-popular-premier-league-ac-milan-transfer-talk/bltb1a46a14ff7f2cf8" target="_blank">seen a return to the Premier League</a> speculated on - mulling over the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-terms-new-ac-milan-offer-usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-changes-influencing-huge-future-call-american-forward/blt7779bb2f154bc019" target="_blank">offer of a new contract</a>.</p>

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‘Needed big club that really wanted me’ - Why USMNT star Christian Pulisic left Chelsea for ‘amazing step’ at Serie A giants AC Milan | Goal.com

Christian Pulisic has explained why he left Chelsea for AC Milan, with the USMNT star looking to find a “big club that really wanted me”.