Moretto: Milan’s plan for rising star Cisse clear as Brighton see approach rejected

By: Oliver Fisher

Alphadjo Cisse is attracting interest after his red-hot start to the season, and AC Milan are already rejecting advances.

Cisse is undoubtedly the story of the season for Milan so far. Having officially signed from Hellas Verona in January, he was allowed to remain on loan with Catanzaro in Serie B before suffering a serious injury that needed surgery. After a few months out, a loan was even evaluated.

Yet, Ruben Amorim saw something in the 20-year-old and made him a big part of his plans. His faith has been rewarded, given that Cisse has eight goals in 12 appearances in all competitions so far this season, with the latest coming against Genoa on Sunday.

These numbers have naturally attracted the interest of several European clubs, but there is also talk of a renewal. Matteo Moretto explained things in a video on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, with his comments relayed by MilanNews.

“Milan are rejecting verbal offers from several clubs. Milan are already saying no to several clubs for Cisse. There are several Premier League clubs, and I’ll name one, Brighton,” the journalist began.

“Milan have already said no and wants to renew his contract. And they will renew his contract, which currently expires in 2030. There will be a salary adjustment. Born in 2006, nine games and five goals [in Serie A]. Incredible talent, just called up by Mancini.

“I also want to give credit to the old Rossoneri management, because whoever signed him – the Furlani-Moncada duo – snatched him from PSV, who had practically sealed the deal. When the player saw Milan appear, he had no doubts and turned down PSV.

“Even the sporting project, sending him on loan to Catanzaro, was key for the player. Because the path was the right one, and today we can see the results. Milan paid €8m, having tried to sign him in previous years from Verona Primavera. Congratulations to Milan and to all the management linked to Cisse.”