Milan is already looking to the future and is speeding up the process to lock up its jewels before the official reopening of the transfer market, set for 2 January 2027. The strategy of the red‑black management, backed by owner Gerry Cardinale, managing partner of the RedBird fund, aims to consolidate the hard core of the squad led by Rúben Amorim, guaranteeing technical and corporate continuity. Among imminent expirations, extension options and deserved economic adjustments, the executives on Via Aldo Rossi have established a clear hierarchy of intervention, outlining from now the shape of Milan in the coming years.

The plan to lock up the pillars: Pavlović and Pulisic until 2031

The same discussion applies to Christian Pulisic, whose current agreement expires on 30 June 2027. Although Milan holds a unilateral renewal option in its favour until 2028 with the confirmation of the current salary of 4 million, the common desire is to redraw the agreement from scratch. The proposal on the table foresees a long‑term contract, also until 30 June 2031, with a salary increase to 5 million euros net per season plus bonuses, confirming the status of absolute top player of the United States attacker.

Rabiot and the wage ceiling, the Cissé case and exit knots

So far, these are the players whose contracts Milan wants to renew. But there is one who, in our opinion, should also be renewed and rather quickly. We are talking about Alphadjo Cissé. The young talent has a long contract, valid until 30 June 2030, but the excellent performance shown on the pitch risks attracting the sirens of the big European clubs. With a current salary of just 500,000 euros net per year, Milan knows it must immediately adjust the figures to prevent dangerous external approaches.

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With the contract expiring on 30 June 2027, the only two paths for both are: a monetizable sale in the January 2027 market window or a zero‑parameter departure on 1 July.