Teenage midfielder ‘Alpha’ Cisse catapulted into the limelight after scoring on Milan debut

MILAN (AP) — 19-year-old AC Milan midfielder Alphadjo Cisse, known by his nickname "Alpha," was thrust into the spotlight on his debut after netting the opening goal in a 2-1 victory over Torino. The teenager has been inundated with inquiries about how to correctly pronounce his surname since his introduction to the first team. Cisse explained that fans simply call him "Alpha," and he expressed his astonishment at making his debut and scoring his first goal.

The young talent was originally loaned to Catanzaro before being recalled by Milan, where he flourished in preseason training, earning his place in the starting lineup. Milan intends to offload players Tomori, Fofana, and Giménez during the transfer window, though Giménez is reportedly close to joining Porto.