It has been a noisy week for AC Milan and U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic after the Rossoneri's elimination from the UEFA Champions League playoffs against Feyenoord on Tuesday. Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported on Thursday morning that there was tension between the USMNT star and Portuguese manager Sergio Conceicao,

Rumors of a rift between AC Milan stars Christian Pulisic and Youssouf Fofana and their head coach Sérgio Conceição are not true, sources have told ESPN.

Christian Pulisic is on the brink of further establishing himself at AC Milan. The American forward remains an integral piece in the Rossoneri setup and is close to agreeing a contract extension through 2029. The transfer not only reinforces his worth to the club but also solidifies his position as the USMNT's premier figure in European soccer.