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NYCFC’s Pulisic Pursuit Stalls as AC Milan Refuses Sale

7/18/2026

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NYCFC CEO Brad Sims said the club wants Christian Pulisic, but the transfer is dead because AC Milan will not sell.
Pulisic’s contract with AC Milan runs through June 2027 with a club option for one more year and would attract a “yes” from all 29 MLS CEOs.
MLS will shift to a European-style calendar in 2027, creating a transfer window that could aid a future Pulisic move.

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NYCFC CEO Brad Sims said the club wants Christian Pulisic, but the transfer is dead because AC Milan will not sell.
Pulisic’s contract with AC Milan runs through June 2027 with a club option for one more year and would attract a “yes” from all 29 MLS CEOs.
MLS will shift to a European-style calendar in 2027, creating a transfer window that could aid a future Pulisic move.