The United States international could have moved to the Premier League sooner but for Mourinho being in charge at Old Trafford.
“I’m a Chelsea fan, I grew up in London supporting them. When I was in Dortmund last year, I told him that he had to come,” Robin Walker, who coached Pulisic early in his development at non-League side Brackley Town, told the Telegraph.
“He wouldn’t go to Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho. His father couldn’t stand Mourinho, because he didn’t promote young players.
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“It was at that point I asked: “What about London? That’s where it’s at.
“I was trying to sell the city. His agent agreed, saying: “When you make these decisions, it’s all about investment and property.” I was delighted that he did sign.”
Pulisic has been tasked with helping to fill the void left by Eden Hazard, with the Belgian joining Real Madrid this summer.
And the winger has made a bright start under Frank Lampard, with his impact in the Uefa Super Cup against Liverpool especially promising, with an assist for Olivier Giroud.
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