Olivier Giroud has urged former Chelsea team-mate Christian Pulisic to hitch him at AC Milan this summer time.
Giroud swapped Chelsea for Milan in the summertime of 2021 and has scored 27 objectives throughout the final two seasons, serving to Stefano Pioli’s aspect to the Champions League semi-finals.
And he may very well be joined by Pulisic, who’s considered up for grabs this summer time as Chelsea look to trim their bulging squad at Stamford Bridge on the again of Todd Boehly’s unimaginable £600m spending spree in his first yr as proprietor.
Giroud hopes the USA worldwide joins him on the San Siro, as he recalled the “Eden Hazard-like understanding” they’d on the pitch of their time collectively at Chelsea.
“I believe everybody would love it,” Giroud mentioned on the prospect of Pulisic becoming a member of AC Milan.
“He’s a giant identify in Europe, so that will assist us. He’s that type of participant with nice abilities, with nice expertise.
“He’s a cheerful boy, at all times smiling and we laughed quite a bit collectively.
“Our understanding on the pitch was additionally glorious, a bit like with Eden Hazard, though I performed much less with Christian. We knew easy methods to discover one another.”
A report earlier this week claimed Chelsea may use Pulisic as a part of a swap deal for prime striker goal Victor Osimhen.
The Blues are in determined want of a constant supply of objectives however Napoli have set the Nigerian’s price ticket at a whopping £130m.
It’s thought Pulisic may very well be used as a makeweight in that deal to make the outlay extra manageable.
Fabrizio Romano not too long ago confirmed that Chelsea will certainly look to maneuver Pulisic on, and assessed his potential touchdown spots this summer time.
“I believe so sure,” Romano mentioned when being requested if Pulisic will transfer on on the finish of the season.
“I can’t affirm any of the rumours we (Italy) had in the previous few days with Juventus or Napoli, however the actuality is Juventus nonetheless don’t know who’s going to be the director for subsequent season. So the challenge will not be clear as they’re nonetheless working to satisfy targets.
“It’s the identical for Napoli, as their director Cristiano Giuntoli is a goal for Juventus. However it’s additionally essential to recollect there are different golf equipment. Some golf equipment in England, some golf equipment in Germany, and I believe the participant is aware of that.
“It’s time for him to go and play some common soccer, he must be constant and really feel like an essential participant within the membership and this isn’t taking place at Chelsea. My expectation is for Chelsea to organize for him to go this summer time, however I believe they need an essential proposal.
“It’s going to be difficult, possibly a mortgage take care of a purchase choice clause, or they might attempt to discover a everlasting deal alternative for Pulisic. However this is among the priorities of the membership (Chelsea), to promote as many gamers as doable.”
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