USA Youth Star Astin Mbaye Joins AC Milan Alongside Christian Pulisic

jersey city, new jersey, usa - New York Red Bulls academy product Astin Mbaye signs with Serie A giants AC Milan, as confirmed by source.

Young Talent Moves to Serie A

New York Red Bulls academy prospect Astin Mbaye has officially joined Italian Serie A powerhouse AC Milan, according to a source from ESPN. The 16-year-old, who has previously represented the U.S. at youth levels, will be part of Milan's youth setup initially.

Training Compensation and International Eligibility

While the transfer reportedly does not involve a fee, the Red Bulls will receive training compensation from Milan under FIFA's regulations. Mbaye, a center back with dual citizenship (U.S. and Senegal), holds a German passport that allowed him to make the move to Europe at a young age.

American Presence at AC Milan

Mbaye joins fellow U.S. internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah at AC Milan. Pulisic, who has been in impressive form, and Musah are already established players in the first team, while Mbaye is set to start his journey in the club's youth system.

Red Bulls Academy Pipeline

Mbaye is part of a growing list of talents from the Red Bulls academy making moves abroad, following the footsteps of players like Tyler Adams and John Tolkin.