Chelsea transfer news: Christian Pulisic has hinted at issues he had at Stamford Bridge after confirming a move to AC Milan this summer
Christian Pulisic appeared to take a subtle dig at Chelsea in his first interview as an AC Milan player following the completion of his transfer. The deal, worth £18.9million ($24.2m) sees him cut short his five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, seeing out four full seasons having initially agreed to join in January 2019.
The USMNT star will now join former Chelsea players Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Fikayo Tomori and Olivier Giroud at San Siro as he looks to write a new chapter in his career.
He now has the chance reignite the spark in his game in Italy but didn't shy away from issues that stunted his development at Chelsea. "Of course there were definitely times where I wish I could have gotten that much more of an opportunity and been 'that guy,' but that's not the case," he said after joining.
"I'm strongly proud of what I achieved at Chelsea, winning major cup finals, being on the pitch and helping my team, Champions League, Super Cup, all that.
"I believe I had great moments at Chelsea. I learned a lot as a player and I grew a lot, but now I'm completely ready for this brilliant challenge at AC Milan."
Pulisic was up against it from the start at Chelsea, agreeing to join whilst Maurizio Sarri was in charge but then under the management of Frank Lampard when he met up with the squad later that year. As a young left winger he was also seen as the heir to Eden Hazard's throne, something which added pressure to the American.
"I thought it was a great couple years and the last couple years just haven't gone at all how I've planned them to be." At 24 he now has plenty of time to find his best form once more but the feeling of both sides failing to get the best out of each other cannot be shaken.
Which of the following prospects would you like to see in the first team, or loaned out for experience? Swipe to have your say...
Blade58
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he should've choose another career then football. he's weak and lazy. he was just lucky at times.
MaddyKotagiri
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Guys just read what he said before you hate him!! He just said he would have liked to have more opportunities but things didn’t go as he expected. He didn’t say anything bad about Chelsea, All football just want a headline to gain attention!!
BangP
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Chelsea might regret this decision
For letting an injury prone player who ain't happy to stay and always complaining through his Dad about giving him playing time on the pitch but fails to deliver whenever he is given the chance leave...? Apart from that Covid -19 masterplay from Pulisic which made us have high expectations from him in the first place, what else has he done for the club... ? it's always about Injuries... If u can give me at least 2 tangible reasons why Chelsea will regret this I will be convinced....
Riteiklu
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Chelsea might regret this decision
I stand behind you in this point
Riteiklu
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Stupid writeup, where is the dig here?
I was still searching for it. This is media incitement
W0linhO
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We helped u more than u helped us
AmericanBlue
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injury prone glass player. an insult to call him captain America.
Bheki789
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Stupid writeup, where is the dig here?
fuebcinpsz
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He was an original flop at Chelsea
Dharay66
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It looks as if chelsea are throwing their players out the window, but for fact, they are just dead woods that needs to be thrown out... they all performed below expectations
Dharay66
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Injury D'or... I hope he gets to play 20 matches in a season for AC millan, he is just too weak!
SAMSUPER
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The Boy doesnt care about anything, but yes as a player and sportsmanship he never says he is AMERICAN 🇺🇸
VIKINGSB
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Chelsea might regret this decision
Kiodenop
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Stop crying and continue your carrier
Kaiman
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‘That guy that injured all season’ yes you are.
Zabbdkpu
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I remember this guy cost us both carabao cup & fa Cup against Liverpool
Stdismas
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make una try dey talk True you were a shadow of yourself for Chelsea period
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Momabklnt
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wish you all the best captain America
tuabdnosz
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Chelsea might regret this decision
joebell
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make una try dey talk True you were a shadow of yourself for Chelsea period