Champions League Matchday 1 is back tonight, but beyond Inter falling to Real Madrid or Napoli getting clipped by Arsenal, the big story is happening off the pitch. Clubs are making serious moves to lock down their stars, shaping their futures right now.
Milan Is Locking Down Its Star
Gerry Cardinale at Milan isn’t messing around with Christian Pulisic. He’s considered one of the most important members of the squad, a true cornerstone for their future. Milan has an option to unilaterally trigger an extension until 2028, but the club wants a mutual deal. Talks are going to heat up. Milan’s position is crystal clear: Pulisic is key to the Rossoneri project going forward.
Juve and Inter’s Core Moves
It’s not just Milan making big moves. Juventus is all over Pierre Kalulu’s contract renewal. This French defender is a key figure for Luciano Spalletti’s team, and Juve is pushing to extend his deal until June 30, 2030. That’s a full year beyond his current 2029 contract, showing just how important he’s become. Remember, Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, were eyeing him this summer.
Inter is also securing its talent, focusing on Federico Dimarco and Carlos Augusto. Both are critical players on the left flank. Dimarco’s agent has already met with new sporting director Dario Baccin for a new agreement, even though Inter has a mutual one-year renewal clause available. Carlos Augusto, whose contract expires in June 2028 with a salary over €2.5 million net per season, has earned the club’s trust. Discussions with his representatives are expected soon, alongside talks for Manuel Akanji.
While these European giants clash on the field, and Napoli hopes Frank Anguissa can return for their match against Bologna after his muscle issue, the real work is happening behind the scenes. It’s all about securing the talent that will drive these teams for years.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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