A few hours after the report, Pulisic issued a joint statement through the official social media channels of the club and denied the rumours. "I have never argued with the coach and I have never asked to leave.

Rumours of a rift between AC Milan stars Christian Pulisic and Youssouf Fofana and their head coach Sérgio Conceição are not true, sources have told ESPN.

Christian Pulisic is on the brink of further establishing himself at AC Milan. The American forward remains an integral piece in the Rossoneri setup and is close to agreeing a contract extension through 2029. The transfer not only reinforces his worth to the club but also solidifies his position as the USMNT's premier figure in European soccer.