Alpha Cisse debuts for AC Milan, scores in 2-1 win at Torino

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Alpha Cisse debuts for AC Milan, scores in 2-1 win at Torino
Summary

Alphadjo Cisse, a 19-year-old midfielder, made a significant impact during his debut for AC Milan on August 27, 2026, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 victory over Torino. The match marked the beginning of Milan's season. Cisse had previously joined Milan from Hellas Verona for 8 million euros and was initially loaned to Catanzaro before impressing in preseason. Following his goal, fans have shown enthusiasm for Cisse, who expressed excitement about his debut performance. AC Milan's next match is set against Venezia on Friday.

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  • Alphadjo Cisse scores on his AC Milan debut.
  • Milan wins 2-1 against Torino.
  • Cisse joined from Hellas Verona for 8 million euros.
  • Next match for Milan is against Venezia on Friday.
  • Cisse's preseason form earned him a starting position.
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  • 11:41 AMYahoo SportsTeenage midfielder 'Alpha' Cisse catapulted into the limelight after scoring on Milan debut
What they're saying
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Teenager Alphadjo Cisse has spent most of the past week answering questions on how to pronounce his surname after being unexpectedly catapulted into the limelight on his AC Milan debut. “Cisse, without the accent,” he has explained with a smile in several interviews. Commentators have been scrambling to learn the correct pronunciation since the 19-year-old midfielder was given his first start for Milan and scored the opener as the Rossoneri kicked off their season with a 2-1 win at Torino on Sunday.

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