AC Milan star Christian Pulisic boasts the potential to become a “better player” than USMNT legend Landon Donovan, claims Bruce Arena.

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• Productive debut season enjoyed at San Siro
• Remains a talismanic presence for his country
• Former coach setting ambitious future targets

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The United States international has just completed his first season in Italy at San Siro. After taking the brave decision to start over in a new country, following four years at Premier League giants Chelsea, Pulisic has been posting career bests for the Rossoneri.

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  WHAT ARENA SAID

  He registered 15 goals and 11 assists for Milan across the 2023-24 campaign, while remaining a talismanic presence for his country, and former USMNT boss Arena has told when asked if Pulisic can become the American GOAT: “Christian, I think is potentially a better player than Landon. He isn’t yet, but potentially he should be. He’s shown it now in Italy.”

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Pressed further on what Pulisic needs to do in order to overtake Donovan, Arena – who has worked with both during his coaching career – added: “He has put some years together of quality. He’s getting there. No question about that.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PULISIC?

  Pulisic has earned 66 senior caps for his country, scoring 28 goals, and – having already helped the USMNT to CONCACAF Nations League glory in 2024 – will be hoping to play a starring role when the Copa America gets underway in the States on June 20.

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