Final details being discussed for Pulisic to follow Loftus-CheekAmerican in line to be eighth first-team player to depart
Christian Pulisic is poised to leave Chelsea for Milan, with final details being discussed on a €22m (£18.8m) transfer for the winger. Subject to a medical the American will follow Ruben Loftus-Cheek in moving from Stamford Bridge to the Serie A club this summer.
Personal terms were agreed weeks ago with Pulisic, who has been pushing to join Milan amid interest from other clubs. Chelsea received a £21.5m bid from Lyon and will be due a percentage of any sell-on fee under the terms of their arrangement with Milan. The excellent relationship between the clubs was crucial to getting a deal done. Olivier Giroud, Tiémoué Bakayoko and Fikayo Tomori have made the same move in recent years.
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