Christian Pulisic denied any rift between him and AC Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao amid reports of a falling out.
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What was the report all about?
Reports of the issue between the two emerged after Milan’s Champions League exit to Feyenoord on Tuesday.
Italian media reported that Pulisic and midfielder Youssouf Fofana had irreparably fallen out with Conceicao.
According to reports from Italy, tension in the Milan locker room has been high, and the United States midfielder has allegedly requested a transfer.
Additionally, the report also claimed that Pulisic and Fofana were the most vocal in opposing Conceicao’s methods.
The Portuguese manager took the reins from Paulo Fonseca on December 30, and has led the club to the Supercoppa Italiana in January.
Pulisic denies rift with Conceicao
Meanwhile, Milan released a statement on X featuring Pulisic denying all reports.
“I have never argued with the coach and I have never asked to leave,” Pulisic said.
“I am very happy at Milan and I want to continue wearing this shirt. Reading these lies is unacceptable, but let’s all continue to remain united and fight together on the pitch, for the club and for our fans.”
Pulisic has arguably been Milan’s best player this season.
He has led the club in goals and assists, recording 12 goals and six assists this season across all competitions.
Milan are seventh in the league standings, five points behind fourth-placed Juventus.
