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Mason Mount and Cesar Azpilicueta both react on Instagram after Chelsea make announcement yesterday

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Chelsea announced yesterday that Christian Pulisic has left the club and joined AC Milan.

The Blues confirmed on their official website that Christian Pulisic, 24, has been sold to Italian giants AC Milan.

He scored 26 goals in 145 Chelsea appearances in the past few years, but his time at Stamford Bridge was beginning to grind to a halt.

Now, the United States attacker will aim to rediscover his best form at the San Siro in the famous red and black colours of Milan.

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Pulisic uploaded a farewell post on Instagram reflecting on his Blues career, which included the highlight of winning the Champions League trophy a couple of years ago.

Mason Mount and Cesar Azpilicueta, who are another two players to exit Chelsea in this summer window, responded in the comment section.

“Good luck brother,” replied Manchester United star Mount.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid defender Cesar Azpilicueta simply said: “CP10.”

Christian Pulisic's farewell message to Chelsea on Instagram
Mason Mount wishes Christian Pulisic good luck after leaving Chelsea
Cesar Azpilicueta reacts on Instagram to Christian Pulisic's farewell Chelsea message.

It definitely feels like a new chapter in Chelsea’s history with so many recognisable faces from the squad all departing.

There may have been unrest in the fanbase this summer when the likes of Mount and Mateo Kovacic were sold, but we doubt there will be much dispute about Pulisic’s sale to Milan.

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The Athletic reports that AC Milan are delighted to sign Pulisic this summer and have identified him to play in a No 10 position.

Chelsea got the best from the American speedster a couple of years ago as a left-winger, but he definitely needs a fresh challenge to bounce back to his best at club level.