Christian Pulisic, a 27-year-old United States international winger, is considered one of two essential players on whom new Milan manager Ruben Amorim intends to base his project. Despite having a rich offer from New York City to return to his home country, Pulisic is regarded as non-transferable, a view also held personally by Cardinale. Pulisic joined the club in July 2023 for a fee of €20 million and his current contract runs until June 2027. During the 2025/2026 Serie A season, the winger scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists in 30 appearances. He has also been linked with Roma. His current market value is €40 million, according to Transfermarkt, while reports from February 2026 placed AC Milan's asking price between €70 million and €80 million.