USMNT star Christian Pulisic warned against filling Mohamed Salah’s boots at Liverpool – with AC Milan forward told to ignore ‘glitz & glamour’ of another Premier League transfer

United States international Pulisic, who is filling the armband again for his country as Captain America, bid farewell to English football when severing ties with Chelsea in the summer of 2023. He enjoyed a historic Champions League triumph while with the Blues, but struggled at times for form and fitness.

Both of those qualities have been found in Italy, with the 26-year-old forward becoming a talismanic presence for Serie A heavyweights. There has been talk of Pulisic attracting interest from England once more – as Liverpool begin to draw up plans for life without Mohamed Salah – but he is being advised to stay put.

Former USMNT star Herculez Gomez has told ESPN of the Pulisic to Anfield rumours: “I don’t hate it, and I understand that it’s Liverpool. I’m not going to get into a discussion about which team is bigger – whether it is Liverpool or AC Milan. Milan is one of those teams that the brand is notorious, it’s a massive club. He’s finally found a place where he’s valued, it doesn’t matter who the coach is, he feels comfortable in multiple positions. I wouldn’t jeopardise that for a move back to the Premier League.

“I like the fact that he has found a place where he’s thriving, I like the fact that he feels comfortable in a set-up and he is the man there and they think of him as a leader, they think of him as an important piece to that puzzle right there. So I don’t want want him going anywhere. I’ve finally found a Christian Pulisic that is doing well at the club level, and I do think these performances are going to translate at the international level, so I would like for him to stay.”

“I understand the glitz and the glamour of the Premier League, but you don’t jeopardise that – certainly if you are at a place like AC Milan - just to test the water of the Premier League. You don’t need to prove anything to anybody.”

Pulisic has registered 20 goals for Milan through 58 appearances, posting personal bests along the way, and is tied to a contract through to 2027. Liverpool may continue to look in his direction as Egyptian superstar Salah will see his deal on Merseyside expire in the summer of 2025.