El Hadji Malick Cissé... 5 things to know about AC Milan’s Senegalese gem | OneFootball

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·13 February 2026

El Hadji Malick Cissé... 5 things to know about AC Milan’s Senegalese gem

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5 things to know about the Senegalese prodigy El Hadji Malick Cissé

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The Italian football giant, AC Milan, has recently signed the young Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Cissé.

Always on the lookout for African talents, the Lombard club is hoping to benefit both on the pitch and financially from the young Senegalese defender (18 years old).

Below are 5 things to know about El Hadji Malick Cissé.

Trained in Senegal, he was signed by AC Milan from Be Sports for a fee of two million euros, according to figures from the specialist site Transfermarkt.He made a name for himself with the Senegal U17 national team during the U17 World Cup held in Qatar last November.

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  • He has 8 caps with the "Lion Cubs," highlighted by a single goal scored against the United Arab Emirates during the group stage of the U17 World Cup.
  • His contract with AC Milan runs until 2030. He will continue his development with the reserve team Milan Futuro before stepping up to the professional squad.
  • A versatile player, he can operate as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder.
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