Christian Pulisic Rejects Big Opportunity To Play Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo: Report

Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 08:22 IST

Christian Pulisic has declined an offer from Al Nassr to join Cristiano Ronaldo, preferring to stay with AC Milan after their summer signings.

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USA and AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic has declined an offer to join Al Nassr and play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a report by Foot Italia. The former is reportedly keen on extending his tenure with AC Milan after their summer signings of Luka Modric and coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Al Nassr are interested in strengthening their attack after the recent departure of Colombian forward Jhon Duran to Fenerbahce. According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Al Nassr were keen on signing Pulisic.

The USA winger is contracted to AC Milan until June 2027. But discussions over a potential renewal have slowed down in recent weeks.

Pulisic is reportedly keen on representing Milan heading into the upcoming season. He has flourished with the team since joining from Chelsea in July 2023, recording 32 goals and 23 assists in 100 matches across all tournaments.

Al Nassr would be hoping to get a deal over the line in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus was appointed on Tuesday by Al Nassr, where he will link up with Ronaldo, who signed a new two-year deal with the Saudi club in June.

The 70-year-old Jesus was sacked by Saudi rivals Al Hilal in May after their Asian Champions League semi-final exit.

Jesus had been in charge since 2023 in what was his second spell with Al Hilal. A long managerial career has taken place in his native Portugal, with Benfica and Sporting Lisbon and he has coached in Brazil and Turkey as well.

Ronaldo, 40, inked a new contract until 2027 with Al Nassr last month, ending speculation over a potential departure.

Although Ronaldo was the Pro League’s top scorer with 25 goals in 2024, he has been unable to win a Saudi or continental trophy with Al Nassr, who lost in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as well.

Italian coach Stefano Pioli, who spent 2024 in charge of Al-Nassr, is to return to Fiorentina, a club he coached and played for as a footballer, the Tuscan club announced on Saturday, July 12.

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