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Liverpool confirms Prince Kobe Cisse agrees to first professional contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:11 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Liverpool confirms Prince Kobe Cisse agrees to first professional contract

Summary

Liverpool has officially confirmed that Prince Kobe Cisse, son of club legend Djibril Cisse, has agreed to his first professional contract. Cisse, currently part of Liverpool’s U18 setup, transitioned from an attacker to a centre-back position last summer and has been performing regularly in that role. This signing aligns with Liverpool's trend of bringing through the next generation of players with familial ties to the club, following in the footsteps of other young talents. The club sees potential in Cisse as they anticipate a need for depth in defense this summer.

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•Prince Kobe Cisse is the son of former player Djibril Cisse.
•Cisse has moved from forward to centre-back in Liverpool's U18 team.
•He has started regularly in defense during the U18 Premier League.
•Liverpool anticipates a shortage of centre-backs with Ibrahima Konate's departure.
•The club views Cisse as a promising talent for the future.

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8:11 PMYahoo Sports — It's official, Liverpool confirm club legend's son agrees momentous deal

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Liverpool have agreed an exciting deal with a defender. Over the years, Liverpool’s academy has developed a bit of a pattern.There have been numerous sons of former players coming through the ranks ...
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