ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan watches the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between AC Milan and SL Benfica at Stadio San Siro on September 16, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Gerry Cardinale will outline the strategy with Milan directors as the Rossoneri prepare to negotiate contract extensions with Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot and Strahinja Pavlovic.
Milan are ready to offer new contracts to three key players: Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic.
Milan is ready to continue negotiations with Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic on contract extensions
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Cardinal will discuss the strategy with club directors before meeting the players’ representatives next week.
The cardinal will return to Milanello tomorrow after spending the last few weeks abroad. He will be at the Mapei Stadium for Sassuolo-Milan on Sunday and will continue his search for a new Football Manager while in Italy.
Pulisic’s contract expires at the end of the season, and even if Milan have the option of extending it until 2028, the Rossoneri are likely to agree on a new deal before the end of January, given their strong bond with the USMNT captain.
Pavlovic’s contract expires in 2028 and Milan have the option to extend it for another season. The Serbian defender has attracted interest from Premier League clubs and Milan are ready to discuss a potential pay rise, Gazzetta reports.
Rabiot has been a key player under both Massimiliano Allegri and Ruben Amorim, so Milan are keen to offer him an improved salary as his contract expires in 2028.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, October 9, 2026, page 3.