NYCFC pursues Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not selling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
New York City FC expressed interest in acquiring Christian Pulisic from AC Milan, but the Italian club is not looking to sell. NYCFC president Brad Sims commented on the desire for Pulisic to join the league, indicating strong support among other franchises. Pulisic, 28, is currently in the fourth season of his five-year deal with AC Milan. He had a challenging World Cup, recently returning from injury and a scoreless streak as he looks to regain form.
- •NYCFC wants Christian Pulisic to join Major League Soccer.
- •AC Milan is not interested in selling Pulisic at this time.
- •Pulisic has been struggling with injuries and form recently.
- •He scored 10 goals in his first 15 games for AC Milan last season.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — MLS Team Reveals Christian Pulisic Dream Despite AC Milan Reality
- 12:17 AMESPN Soccer — NYCFC eye Pulisic, deal 'dead in the water' for no...
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Major League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
"New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admits AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player. “If you ask any of my 29 counterparts across the league if they would be interested in having Christian Pulisic on their team, I’m pretty sure you’d get 29 yesses,” NYCFC president Brad Sims said Thursday at a Major League Soccer event to promote the resumption of the league's season.
"New York City FC would like to sign Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admit AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player.
"New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:04 AMMLS Team Reveals Christian Pulisic Dream Despite AC Milan Reality
New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer.
- ESPN SoccerJul 17, 2026, 12:17 AMNYCFC eye Pulisic, deal 'dead in the water' for no...
New York City FC would like to sign Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admit AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 10:39 PMMajor League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested
New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admits AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player. “If you ask any of my 29 counterparts across the league if they would be interested in having Christian Pulisic on their team, I’m pretty sure you’d get 29 yesses,” NYCFC president Brad Sims said Thursday at a Major League Soccer event to promote the resumption of the league's season.
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