Gerry Cardinale is set to meet Christian Pulisic's entourage in the middle of next week to accelerate talks over a new contract, according to Calciomercato.com.
The American has been one of Milan's most reliable performers since arriving, and tying him down long-term has become the priority off the pitch even as his season is only just starting on it. After picking up an injury at the World Cup, Pulisic is finally ready to feature, with a second-half appearance off the bench likely against Juventus in Turin this evening as he chases his first goal of the campaign.
His build-up to the season was unusual. Pulisic returned to Italy on August 2 and trained alone at Milanello while the squad was away on its Asia tour, working his way back to fitness before rejoining the group.
The meeting itself will involve Cardinale and the player's camp, including his father and agent. Milan will exercise the option that extends his current deal until 2028, but the intention is to go further: the owner will table a financial proposal for a contract running until 2031.
That would place Pulisic at the centre of the project through the medium term, which is exactly how Milan want to frame it after a year of back-and-forth on the matter. The report suggests the hope is for a green light that lets the club start preparing the paperwork.
Two wins from the opening two rounds have given Milan momentum, and locking in one of their key attacking outlets would extend that beyond the pitch. From here, the decision rests with Pulisic and his representatives.