Liverpool's Prince Cisse signs first professional contract with the club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Liverpool academy defender Prince Cisse has officially signed his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old, who has risen through the ranks, has transitioned from a forward to a centre-back and made his under-21 debut earlier this year. Alongside Cisse, the club is developing several young centre-back talents, signaling Liverpool's investment in their future defensive lineup. Cisse's father, Djibril, played for Liverpool in the mid-2000s, adding a familial legacy to his new contract.
- •Prince Cisse signs first professional contract with Liverpool
- •Cisse is 17 and made his under-21 debut earlier this year
- •He has shifted from forward to centre-back recently
- •His father, Djibril Cisse, also played for Liverpool
- •Liverpool aims to strengthen their youth center-back options
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool confirm landmark new contract for defender in official club statement
"Liverpool academy defender Prince Cisse has signed his first professional contract on Merseyside.Earlier this week, the Merseyside club published the list of players to be released at the end of their...
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