Alessandro Cisse, the young Hellas Verona midfielder, has seen his career take an unexpected turn in recent months. After years of limited appearances in the national youth teams – just a few matches with the under-16, under-18 and under-19 departments – his reputation changed in 2023, when he was included more regularly in the Verona first team. However, despite his presence on the field, call-ups to the national team have not been frequent, leaving him almost overlooked at international level.
In 2024, Cisse had a period of significant growth playing on loan at Catanzaro. His performance in Calabria attracted the attention of top-flight clubs, culminating in a proposal from PSV Eindhoven in January. The Dutchman was ready to sign a contract, but Milan reacted quickly, negotiating a deal with all parties involved and keeping the player for another six months while he waits to further develop his skills. This decision was approved by coach Ruben Amorim, who praised Cisse's growth and decided to give him a chance in the Serie A team.
Milan have now included Cisse in the starting squad, with the prospect of him playing from the first minute. The player expressed calm about his new role, stating that he is ready to contribute both as a central attacker and as an attacking midfielder, and that he wants to give his all in every match. He also underlined his desire to bring goals and maintain this form for a long period.
Despite his recent success, Cisse remains almost overlooked by the national team, a fact that leads him to compare himself with the figure of Matteo Tresoldi, also an emerging talent who has had to fight for recognition. Cisse's situation highlights the difficulty young players can face in making the transition from youth teams to the senior national team, even when showing significant progress at club level.
With Milan aiming to consolidate their position in Serie A, Cisse is now ready to prove his worth on the pitch. His next challenge will be to maintain his form and continue to grow as a player, with the hope of attracting the attention of the national team again in the future.