Christian Pulisic is booed on the pitch by Chelsea fans in what will likely be his last game for the club… as the American’s nightmarish season ends on a low note
- Pulisic started again as Chelsea substitutes in the Newcastle draw
- He didn’t receive the best reception from Chelsea fans when he was signed
- The American is expected to be sold with Napoli and Juventus among those linked
Christian Pulisic was booed on the pitch by Chelsea fans in what will likely be the American’s last appearance for the club.
The 24-year-old winger is set to be part of the summer mass release at Stamford Bridge after enduring a difficult season.
The United States international has again been named as a substitute by Frank Lampard for Chelsea’s final Premier League game at home to Newcastle United on Sunday.
He was introduced just two minutes from time, replacing Noni Madueke, but was mocked by some sections of the Chelsea support.
Pulisic had a late chance to win the game for Chelsea when Raheem Sterling came up to the Newcastle defense and hauled him in, but his shot lacked the necessary power.
Christian Pulisic was mocked when brought on late in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle
The American is expected to leave Stamford Bridge during Chelsea’s summer release
Pulisic applauds supporters during an end-of-season appreciation tour by Chelsea players
The match ended 1-1 with an own goal from Kieran Trippier giving Chelsea a point after Anthony Gordon’s opener.
It confirmed a hugely disappointing 12th place for the Blues after a turbulent first season under the ownership of American Todd Boehly.
Pulisic, who cost Chelsea £58million when he signed from Borussia Dortmund in January 2019, is expected to leave the club with Italian clubs Napoli and Juventus among those linked to him.
The American has scored one goal and provided two assists in a season affected by a knee injury. Pulisic has started just eight Premier League games and 10 in total after falling out of favor.
Although Pulisic still has a year left on his contract, Chelsea are expected to offload him to raise funds for new boss Mauricio Pochettino and meet Financial Fair Play constraints.
If he leaves, Pulisic would have 26 goals and 21 assists in his 145 total Chelsea appearances.
He helped Chelsea win the Champions League in 2021, coming on as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Manchester City in the Porto final.
Pulisic earlier scored an important goal in the first leg of the semi-final against Real Madrid, while putting on Mason Mount to make it 2-0 in the second leg.
Pulisic’s time at Chelsea has run out with the US international starting just 10 games this season amid more injury problems and poor form
