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    ‘The Pulisic Effect’: Giorgio Furlani explains why AC Milan signed Christian Pulisic | ESPN FC



    AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani explains to Sebastian Salazar the rationale to signing American Christian Pulisic before Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti analyze how Pulisic fit into AC Milan’s system.

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    2. James Jordan on

      I think Leáo and Chukwueze have the Wings locked 🔒 Either Giroud or Okafor will start up front with Pulisic floating just behind them. More midfield and defensive signings and this team is better than it was last season.

    4. romario gayle on

      I hope Americans realized sooner rather than later that he’s by no means guaranteed a start on this Milan squad.

      Edit: Also don’t like the way this “American” CEO is talking like Pulisic is guaranteed a starting role. That’s giving retracting vibes already from a club who can’t afford anymore regression

    5. Joe Bossendorfer on

      Looks like a big reason for his move was shirt sales. He'll do much better in italy with half of serie a being the equivalent of english championship clubs.

    6. Brewok Edan on

      be Milan fans since i was kid before Nesta come to Milan until now, i think Milan still become big brand of football in Italy/World. i hope new Milan owners can bring Milan and Serie A back to become best league in Europe and World. Forza Milan!

    12. CrociatoAzzurro on

      Pathetic that these clubs are kotowing to Americans just so they can sell merchandise.

      The pitch doesn't lie.

      Americans and Middle Easteners really need to get out of European football. Annoying bunch you are.

    16. SuperMyckie on

      Cant wait for Chukwueze deal be done… I'd watch every game of Milan next season if they have Chukwueze and Leao running riots on both Flanks

    18. Michael Holmgaard on

      People have been talking about Furlani in the past as one of the brightest young football executives in the world. I thought it was just a smoke screen for the new management but he really seems like he knows how to operate in the interest of Milan. He has an international mindset which is important for Milan to keep growing

    20. Marcus on

      Some people just need support, and to feel involved and wanted. Pulisic needs that support from the club to shine, now that he has that he will completely blow Milan fans away. Look at him with the USMNT, they believe in him, so he shines.

    21. 35t10b on

      I really hope with Milan he shines and stays healthy. Just hope his dad stays out of it. Helicopter parents at his age is embarrassing

    25. Aabhas Arora on

      Problem is the major reason for Pulisic not performing at Chelsea was him getting used in various positions. After Tuchel took over he never got a chance to nail down that left wing position that he was so good at. He was thrown around into right wing, 10, striker, wingback where he could not play at all. He’s a confidence player and needs to start at the left wing for him to flourish. Then you move him around into other positions

    26. Julesmo on

      Nicol again showing his bias and complete lake of understanding of what Pulisic is capable of. In his career, Pulisic has played AM in 61 games 17 goals and 16 assists. RW 107 games, 11 goals and 25 assists, LW 80 games, 22 goals and 12 assists. Clearly his goals and assists percentage is way higher in the Attacking Midfield position verses either LW or RW.

    29. Xavian Williams on

      Full time everyone just admit that ESPN only talks about Pulisic because the American fans are going to interact online with their post. Otherwise we wouldn't even hear the name Pulisic.

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