PULISIC: "WE WANT TO TAKE TO THE PITCH"

The team arrived in Los Angeles on Friday and, after their first session at the BMO Stadium, it’s time to focus on Real Madrid v AC Milan, which will take place on Sunday at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. On the eve of the game, Christian Pulisic spoke to the Italian and local press. This is what he had to say:

AC MILAN
"I’m happy to be at AC Milan and in the United States, my country, for preseason. I can’t deny that the recent period has been hectic - albeit in a positive way - and I’m enjoying every single moment. My decision to join AC Milan came about after many discussions with the directors and Coach, and I’m very happy with my choice."

THE TEAM
"The directors and Coach really wanted me to become part of the team. Furthermore, the presence of players like Tomori, Giroud and Loftus made the decision easier; I was great friends with them in London. As regards the group, I like the players here and those who have arrived. There’s good chemistry and we have big ambitions thanks to our high-quality squad. We want to play for every trophy."

EXCITEMENT AND EXPERIENCE
"I’ve learnt a lot by playing in several countries. I’ve gained experienced and am very competitive, and I hope to bring a winning mentality to the group. I have a lot of passion for this sport, and I want to express myself as best I can and make a contribution out on the pitch. Italy is a nice change in terms of life, culture and style. I’m already learning a lot and will try to study the language; I hope my Spanish knowledge will help me in this regard."

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
"I think that that young boy from Hershey (Pennsylvania) couldn’t have dreamt of making it this far. I’m proud of what I’ve done so far, and being at AC Milan is an honour for me. Playing in Serie A and the Champions League is special, and I hope that the next few years are even more exciting."

PRESEASON IN THE UNITED STATES
"This is my first preseason at AC Milan, and it’s special that we’re here in the United States. I hope that this will help to grow the Rossoneri fanbase in my country even more."

IN ACTION STRAIGHT AWAY
"We arrived after a long flight and will take to the pitch very soon. We’ve studied our opponents and prepared for the match with the aim of winning. We’ll take to the pitch with the desire to compete and fight, all the while aware that we’re not yet in the best physical shape. We’re excited to get going and leave a good impression in these first few games."

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