Pulisic signs new Milan deal to 2031, two days before the derby

📰 Christian Pulisic has signed a new contract that keeps him at Milan until 2031. 📌 Key points ✍️ Pulisic signed his renewal at Casa Milan on the afternoon of 29 October. 📅 The new deal runs until 30 June 2031. 📺 Sky Sport Italia's Peppe Di Stefano reported the signing. 📢 The official club announcement is expected once formalities are done. ⚔️ Milan face Inter in the derby two days later, on 31 October. 📝 What happened ✍️ The American forward, born in 1998, arrived at Milan's Casa Milan headquarters on the afternoon of 29 October to sign his extension. Il Milanista, citing Sky Sport Italia's Peppe Di Stefano, said the new contract runs to 30 June 2031. 📢 Milan Reports, citing Milan Press, said the club's statement would follow soon. No official statement had been issued yet. 🏟️ The timing stands out. Milan lost 4-2 at home to Bologna on 28 October for their first league defeat, and Inter are next. Amid a wobble, the club have tied down a key forward for the long term. 📊 By the numbers • New deal runs to 30 June 2031 • 142 appearances, 44 goals, 28 assists since 2023 (Milan Reports) 🔭 Why it matters Pulisic is seen as a fixed point in Milan's attack. A long-term deal the day after their first league defeat could lift the squad before the derby against Inter at San Siro on Saturday 31 October (8.45pm). Salary details have not been confirmed.