![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/christian-pulisic-sends-instant-message-to-chelsea-after-ac-milan-impact-laid-bare/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_GettyImages-1558373560jpgate.jpg&description=The flying winger had a reduced role at Chelsea as he fell down the pecking order last year but the early signs are positive that the man supporters call "Captain America" is settling in Italy Christian Pulisic looks to be slowly putting his Chelsea nightmare behind him as he settles into life with his new Serie A club following his summer transfer. The USMNT talisman endured a season to forget during his final campaign at Stamford Bridge after he appeared for a total of just 813 minutes as the Blues finished in a lowly 13th place in the Premier League. Heading into the final year of his contract in West London, new boss Mauricio Pochettino decided it was the right time for a parting of ways with the pacey winger, with a move to San Siro beckoning. After four seasons with the two-time European champions, the 24-year-old had fallen behind recent recruits Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku and he had become something of a forgotten man under Thomas Tuchel and Frank Lampard last term. In the end, it was last year's Champions League semi finalists AC Milan who won the race for his signature to the tune of £17 million ($22 million). The man supporters once dubbed "Captain America" explained his reasons for pursuing a new chapter on the continent after a mixed stint with Chelsea upon his arrival in Italy, saying: "The main reason that prompted me to come here is to be able to restart and reach the top level." The former Borussia Dortmund man can be pleased with the promising start to his Rossoneri career as he registered two assists in a friendly victory over Lumezzane at Milanello. It was an ideal start as he aims to show Chelsea what he is capable of and what they might be missing after letting him go. His first goal contribution in the 6-0 drubbing of the lower league outfit came from a trademark drive into the box before a pull-back for Tommaso Pobega. A further assist then followed for his new Milan teammate, with Pulisic the provider once more as he got on the){kind=link}
The flying winger had a reduced role at Chelsea as he fell down the pecking order last year but the early signs are positive that the man supporters call “Captain America” is settling in Italy
Christian Pulisic looks to be slowly putting his Chelsea nightmare behind him as he settles into life with his new Serie A club following his summer transfer.
The USMNT talisman endured a season to forget during his final campaign at Stamford Bridge after he appeared for a total of just 813 minutes as the Blues finished in a lowly 13th place in the Premier League. Heading into the final year of his contract in West London, new boss Mauricio Pochettino decided it was the right time for a parting of ways with the pacey winger, with a move to San Siro beckoning.
After four seasons with the two-time European champions, the 24-year-old had fallen behind recent recruits Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku and he had become something of a forgotten man under Thomas Tuchel and Frank Lampard last term. In the end, it was last year’s Champions League semi finalists AC Milan who won the race for his signature to the tune of £17 million ($22 million).
The man supporters once dubbed “Captain America” explained his reasons for pursuing a new chapter on the continent after a mixed stint with Chelsea upon his arrival in Italy, saying: “The main reason that prompted me to come here is to be able to restart and reach the top level.”Â