AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli is planning to use Christian Pulisic in the No 10 position next season.
That is according to a report from The Athletic.
Chelsea have sold Christian Pulisic to Milan this summer, with the deal confirmed on the Blues official website this evening.
This comes after The Athletic recently reported that Chelsea have agreed to sell the United States international to Milan for a fee of around €22million (£19million).
The Athletic claims that Milan believe they’re signing an individual in Pulisic with fantastic technical qualities and goalscoring potential.
It is understood that Pioli has identified the American attacker as someone that is a natural for the No 10 role behind a striker.
The report says the player is happy with his new manager’s plans, despite the fact most of his Chelsea career was spent in a different position.
It was sad to see his career grind to a halt at Stamford Bridge recently after some eye-catching moments of real quality for the Blues, but this move to the San Siro could be ideal for him as he looks to enter his prime.
Journalist Paul Brown recently told GiveMeSport that Chelsea have been ‘disappointed’ by Pulisic’s career with them.
The quick forward has scored 26 goals in 145 Blues appearances, but it’s felt like some time since we saw him at his best in Chelsea colours.
We’ve mainly watched him operate as a left-winger or right-winger during his time in England, so here he’ll play in a more central role behind a striker is interesting.
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