SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Teenage Cissè steals show as Amorim era begins
Before his first competitive match, Amorim already had a new favourite – 19-year-old Alphadjo Cissè.


A. Cissè
player
Age
19
Position
Attacking midfielder
Club
Milan
Previous club
Verona
Goals last season
6 in 22 games
What happened. Alphadjo Cissè, a 19-year-old attacking midfielder, has become the talk of Milan after joining from Verona, with coach Ruben Amorim expressing his love for the youngster.
- Cissè signed for Milan in February but only joined this summer after a loan at Catanzaro.
- He scored six goals in 22 Serie B games despite a thigh injury.
- Amorim's quote about Cissè has already become a meme among fans.
“I love Cissè. I love Cissè.”
— Ruben Amorim
Cissè is expected to feature prominently as Milan begin their Serie A campaign under new manager Amorim.
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