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Christian Pulisic labelled an AC Milan 'leader' as Ruben Loftus-Cheek opens up on his relationship with 'genuine' USMNT star

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<p>The United States international, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-captain-america-usmnt-gregg-berhalter-highly-skilled-2024-copa-america-bolivia/blte3edc42a56596271" target="_blank">filled skipper duties at the 2024 Copa America</a>, made a brave career call at club level when leaving Premier League giants Chelsea for San Siro in the summer of 2023. That decision was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-no1-usmnt-hierarchy-serie-a-alexi-lalas-future-questions-tim-weah-yunus-musah-juventus-ac-milan/blt2ee9ab30acf752c9" target="_blank">vindicated when enjoying a positive debut campaign in Italy</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pulisic <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-mvp-ac-milan-usmnt-star-huge-billing-alexi-lalas-brilliant-15-goal-debut-season-italy/blt3ac570d64eb6fecc" target="_blank">posted a personal-best goal return of 15 efforts</a> last season – with many of his appearances coming on the right flank – and Loftus-Cheek has said of seeing the 25-year-old become a key part of the Rossoneri’s plans: “I think he's a leader in the fact that he leads by example on the pitch. He had a fantastic season and we can only hope it gets better. It's a pleasure to play with Christian and to see his growth as well... He's just nice to be around, he doesn't want all the attention off the pitch, and he's quite a calm guy. It's nice to be around a person who is what you want in a good friend.”</p>

WHAT LOFTUS-CHEEK SAID

<p>Loftus-Cheek also worked with Pulisic at Stamford Bridge and added on the bond that they have struck up on and off the field: “When Christian came to Chelsea we got on straight away. A genuine guy, a kind person, very talkative, and easy to get along with. When he said he was coming to AC Milan shortly after I made the transfer I was excited because he's a top player.”</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pulisic is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/christian-pulisic-mls-appearance-ac-milan-star-watches-usmnt-colleagues-kellyn-acosta-brian-gutierrez-defeat-lionel-messi-less-inter-miami/bltde89d1a5fce035c3" target="_blank">still in the States on the back of a disappointing showing at the Copa America</a> and will soon be joined by Loftus-Cheek and the rest of his club colleagues as Milan ready themselves for friendly dates with Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Christian Pulisic labelled an AC Milan 'leader' as Ruben Loftus-Cheek opens up on his relationship with 'genuine' USMNT star | Goal.com UK

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has explained why USMNT star Christian Pulisic, who is captain of his country, has become a “leader” for AC Milan.

Christian Pulisic labelled an AC Milan &apos;leader&apos; as Ruben Loftus-Cheek opens up on his relationship with &apos;genuine&apos; USMNT star