Atlético extend Cissé’s deal to 2030, show faith in midfielder | OneFootball

Atlético announced on the afternoon of this Tuesday (17) the contract renewal of midfielder Cissé. The new agreement with the 18-year-old player and the black-and-white club is valid until 2030, reinforcing Galo's investment in one of its main recent prospects.

A standout in the under-20 team during the 2025 season, Cissé was promoted to the professional squad this year and began receiving his first opportunities under the guidance of coach Jorge Sampaoli. The midfielder made his debut on January 14, in a 1-1 draw with North, in Montes Claros.

Shortly after, the young player had his first chance as a starter in the match against Athletic, held at Arena MRV, on February 7. In total, Cissé has accumulated just over 160 minutes on the field wearing the black-and-white jersey this season.

With the arrival of coach Eduardo Domínguez, the midfielder started to be used more frequently and gained even more confidence. This was evidenced by his starting position in the classic match against Cruzeiro, in the final of the Campeonato Mineiro.

However, his moment of affirmation was prematurely interrupted. Just 16 minutes into the first half of the decision, the young athlete, a native of Guinea, suffered a deep cut on his foot after a clash with fullback Kaiki and had to be substituted. Since then, Cissé has been under the care of the club's Medical Department.

Despite the setback, Atlético shows confidence in the player's recovery and potential by extending his contract for the long term. In this year's Brazilian Championship, the midfielder has played 47 minutes on the field, while he continues his recovery process to return to the pitch.

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